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rescind
to officially cancel or revoke a law, decision, or agreement
Synonyms
- revoke
- annul
- repeal
Antonyms
- enact
- ratify
rescind in a sentence
The board voted to rescind the controversial policy after public outcry.
The airline chose to rescind its new baggage fee after customers complained.
Where it comes from
From Latin rescindere 'to cut off, abrogate'
Memory hook
RE-SCIND sounds like 'RE-SCISSORS' — cutting the agreement off for good.
Word parts
- re — back, again
rescind: re- (back) + scind (cut)
Read it in context
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