Definition

To cancel or take back a decision, agreement, or law, making it no longer valid.

Example

The company decided to rescind the job offer after the background check revealed discrepancies.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear they might rescind the new policy at work?

Really? I thought it was supposed to be permanent.

Yeah, but there’s been a lot of complaints, so they’re reconsidering.

That makes sense. Hopefully, they make the right choice.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rescind is formed from "re-" (meaning back or again) and "scindere" (meaning to cut). The word means to cut back or revoke something that was previously established.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cutting back' ('scindere') on a decision or agreement when you see 're-' meaning again or back.

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