rescinds; rescinded; rescinding
formal
: to end (a law, contract, agreement, etc.) officially : to say officially that (something) is no longer valid
The navy rescinded its ban on women sailors.
The company later rescinded its offer/decision.
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“Rescind.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/rescind. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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