SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
rescind
verb
To formally cancel or withdraw a rule, agreement, or decision.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Cancel officially
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Usage distinction
Return to topRescind suits an agreement, order, or decision. Repeal usually concerns legislation; countermand commonly concerns an order.
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See rescind in use
The board voted to rescind the unnecessary restriction.
The center later chose to rescind an earlier permission to store crates in a corridor after discovering a conflict with another scheduled activity.
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