Rescind Definition

To officially revoke, cancel, or withdraw a decision, agreement, order, or offer.

Common in formal, legal, and business writing but less frequent in everyday speech.

Rescind is a verb.

Rescind has high GRE relevance.

Rescind Synonyms

annul , cancel , repeal , revoke , withdraw

How To Use Rescind In A Sentence

  1. The agency decided to rescind the regulation after reviewing new evidence.
  2. The company may rescind the offer if the candidate fails the background check.
  3. Both parties agreed to rescind the contract and negotiate a new one.
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