Definition

1. Verb:
   • To officially cancel, annul, or repeal a law, order, agreement, or decision, making it no longer valid.

Usage

The verb "rescind" is used in formal, legal, or official contexts. It describes the authoritative act of taking back or voiding something that was previously established or granted. It is typically followed by a direct object, such as a rule, offer, contract, or permission.

Examples

• Verb:
  • The company was forced to rescind its job offer after discovering false information on the application.
  • The city council voted to rescind the outdated ordinance.
  • The judge rescinded the court order, allowing the business to reopen.

Advanced Usage

• "to rescind on" (less common): To go back on a promise or agreement.
  • He accused the government of rescinding on its commitment to fund the project.

Variants and Related Words

• Rescission (n): The act of rescinding; cancellation.
  • The contract included a clause allowing for its rescission within 30 days.

Synonyms

• Revoke: To officially cancel the power or effect of something.
• Annul: To declare invalid from the beginning.
• Repeal: To revoke or annul a law or act of parliament.
• Cancel: To decide that something will not happen or is no longer valid.

Antonyms

• Enact: To make into law.
• Uphold: To confirm or support a decision or law.
• Ratify: To give formal consent, making something officially valid.

Phrasal Verbs

(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs.)

Related Idioms

(There are no common idioms directly formed with "rescind".)

Verb

1. cancel officially
   • He revoked the ban on smoking
   • lift an embargo
   • vacate a death sentence