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Definition of rescind

rescind

/rɪˈsɪnd/
re · scind
Adjective:rescindable
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Past Simple:rescinded
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Past Participle:rescinded
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Present Participle:rescinding
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rescind Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, contract, or agreement) officially.

Example

"The board of directors voted to rescind the policy after receiving widespread feedback from employees."

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• Rhymes for rescind

• Nearby Words

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rescan
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rescore
rescramble
rescreen

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 16th century from Middle French rescinder or directly from Latin rescindere, meaning 'to cut off, abolish, or annul,' formed from re- ('back') and scindere ('to cut or split').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rescind. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rescind
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