Rescind

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɹɪˈsɪnd/

Origin

From the Latin rescindō ("I cut back"), from re- ("back") + scindō ("I cut").

Full definition of rescind

Verb

1. (transitive) To repeal, annul, or declare void; to take (something such as a rule or contract) out of effect.The agency will rescind the policy because many people are dissatisfied with it.

Synonyms

• annul
• cancel
• repeal

Related terms

• rescindable
• rescinder
• rescindment
• rescission

Anagrams

• cinders
• discern