verb
- past tense of rescind; officially canceled, revoked, or repealed (a law, order, or agreement)
Usage: formal; legal contexts
Examples
- The university rescinded his admission after discovering falsified documents.
- The city council rescinded the controversial parking ordinance.
- Her job offer was rescinded due to budget cuts.
- The company rescinded its previous policy on remote work.
- The court rescinded the earlier ruling on appeal.
- The board rescinded the CEO’s bonus after the scandal broke.