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Definition of Rescind

Rescind
Rescind Re*scind" (r?-s?nd"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Rescinded; p. pr. & vb. n. Rescinding.] [L. rescindere, rescissum; pref re- re- + scindere to cut, split: cf. F. rescinder. See Shism.] 1. To cut off; to abrogate; to annul. The blessed Jesus . . . did sacramentally rescind the impure relics of Adam and the contraction of evil customs. --Jer. Taylor. 2. Specifically, to vacate or make void, as an act, by the enacting authority or by superior authority; to repeal; as, to rescind a law, a resolution, or a vote; to rescind a decree or a judgment. Syn: To revoke; repeal; abrogate; annul; recall; reverse; vacate; void.

Meaning of Rescind from wikipedia

- remedy which allows a contractual party to cancel the contract. Parties may rescind if they are the victims of a vitiating factor, such as misrepresentation...
- the Interpretation Act 1978. In parliamentary procedure, the motion to rescind, repeal, or annul is used to cancel or countermand an action or order previously...
- To date, two nominations have been rescinded. On March 31, 2022, the Golden Raspberry committee decided to rescind S****ey Duvall's nomination for her...
- on July 3, 1969, after reaffirming resolution 252, calls on Israel to rescind measures of annexation of East Jerusalem. The Council also concluded that...
- Cabinet Committee on Security decided to pause the Indus Water Treaty, rescind SAARC visas of ****stan nationals, and ask those in the country to leave...
- directed the rescindment of several executive orders enacted during the Biden administration. The main focus of the order was to rescind diversity, equity...
- A rescission bill is a type of bill in the United States that rescinds funding that was previously included in an appropriations bill. Rescission bills...
- Resolutions 2253 (ES-V) and Resolution 2254 (ES-V) calling on Israel to rescind unilateral measures in Jerusalem. "Emergency Special Sessions". UN.org...
- misrepresentation. It holds that an unequivocal act communicating the wish to rescind a contract can override third party rights. The communication does not...
- 2018. The Constitutional Court reserved judgment on Zuma's application to rescind his sentence on 12 July 2021. The South African government reported that...