1. to officially cancel or revoke (a law, order, or agreement)
Usage: formal; legal contexts

Examples

• The board rescinds its previous decision about the budget cuts.
• Congress rescinds the controversial legislation after public outcry.
• The company rescinds the job offer due to budget constraints.
• The court rescinds the contract because of fraud.
• The university rescinds admission offers from students who cheated.
• The governor rescinds the emergency order as conditions improve.