rescind
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Verb — To officially cancel or revoke something, such as a law, order, or agreement.
How to use rescind
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin rescindere, "to cut back, tear off," from re- ("back") plus scindere ("to cut, split").
Full origin of rescind →Frequently asked questions
What does “rescind” mean?
The word “rescind” means to officially cancel or revoke something, such as a law, order, or agreement. In plain terms, to formally cancel or take back something previously agreed to.
How do you pronounce “rescind”?
“Rescind” is pronounced rih-SIHND (/ɹɪˈsɪnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “rescind” in a sentence?
Here is “rescind” used in a sentence: “The company rescinded its job offer after the background check.”
What part of speech is “rescind”?
“Rescind” is a verb.
Where does the word “rescind” come from?
The word “rescind” comes from Latin. From Latin rescindere, "to cut back, tear off," from re- ("back") plus scindere ("to cut, split").