Meaning & use
rescind
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Formally cancels, revokes, or repeals a law, decision, or agreement.
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The company rescinds job offers only under rare and serious circumstances.
The city council voted to rescind the controversial parking ordinance.
A note on using this word
Common in legal and official contexts; implies an authoritative, formal act of cancellation rather than a casual change of mind.
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