Definitions for rescindrɪˈsɪnd

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary


  1. to revoke, annul, or repeal.

  2. to invalidate (an act, measure, etc.) by a later action or a higher authority.

Origin of rescind:

1630–40; < L rescindere to cut away, revoke =re-re - +scindere to tear


Princeton's WordNet


    cancel officially



  1. rescind(Verb)

    To repeal, annul, or declare void; to take (something such as a rule or contract) out of effect.


  2. Origin: From the rescindo, from re- + scindo.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Rescind(verb)

    to cut off; to abrogate; to annul

  2. Rescind(verb)


Anagrams of rescind

  1. discern

  2. cinders


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