Definitions for: Rescind

[v] annul by recalling or rescinding; "He revoked the ban on smoking"; "lift an embargo"; "vacate a death sentence"

Webster (1913) Definition: Re*scind" (r?-s?nd"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Rescinded;
p. pr. & vb. n. Rescinding.] [L. rescindere, rescissum;
pref re- re- + scindere to cut, split: cf. F. rescinder. See
Shism.]
1. To cut off; to abrogate; to annul.

The blessed Jesus . . . did sacramentally rescind
the impure relics of Adam and the contraction of
evil customs. --Jer. Taylor.

2. Specifically, to vacate or make void, as an act, by the
enacting authority or by superior authority; to repeal;
as, to rescind a law, a resolution, or a vote; to rescind
a decree or a judgment.

Syn: To revoke; repeal; abrogate; annul; recall; reverse;
vacate; void.

Synonyms: annul, countermand, lift, overturn, repeal, reverse, revoke, vacate

See Also: cancel, go back on, renege, renege on, renegue on, strike down

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