recision

noun

ri-ˈsi-zhən How to pronounce recision (audio)
Definition of recisionnext
as in cancellation
the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to the national emergency forced the immediate recision of all military leave

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Recent Examples of recision The judgment here, premised on a decision of a federal court of appeals, provides more than enough basis to justify the recision of DACA. — Josh Blackman, National Review, 10 Jan. 2018 The House of Representatives passed the rule recision in February. — Katy Murphy, The Mercury News, 3 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recision
  1. cancellation
  2. repeal
  3. abandonment
  4. rescission
  5. abolition
  6. revocation
Noun
  • Lawmakers have also approved some measures authorizing private investment into the tourism industry, which has been devastated by the departure of hotel giants in response to US sanctions and flight cancellations due to fuel shortages.
    — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The union representing flight attendants at Canada’s WestJet reached a tentative deal with the country’s second-largest carrier on Monday, ending a strike that led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights in the busy summer season.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of cancellation
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  • Platner also made visible relief for working households a larger part of his appeal, especially through the fuel tax repeal and property tax credit.
    — Joseph Thorndike, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Palin has repeatedly blamed the system for electing Democrats and has called for its repeal.
    — Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 21 July 2026
Definition of repeal
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  • If a user repeatedly views items in a specific category (such as vacation wear or bridal) without purchasing, the app triggers personalized promotional banners or cart-abandonment nudges tailored to that event.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
  • Online shopping search is frustrating for consumers and costs retailers over $2 trillion annually in abandonment.
    — David Prosser, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of abandonment
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  • The Sacramento City Teachers Association released a response shortly afterward, with President Nikki Davis-Milevsky slamming the decision and urging the district to appeal the rescission to State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond.
    — Chaewon Chung Updated July 31, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Loan funding time is dependent on full application and documentation submission; average funding time is 11 business days for 2025, including rescission.
    — John Csiszar, CNBC, 14 July 2026
Definition of rescission
Noun
  • Reparations are an essential part of my political imagination, and they are closely linked to my desire for abolition.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
  • Amendment, the abolition of slavery, and argued that loopholes led to today’s mass incarceration of Black Americans.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 21 July 2026
Definition of abolition
Noun
  • Just over a year after getting a 30-day license suspension, a Sunny Isles Beach plastic surgery center got a permanent license revocation from the Florida Department of Health this month.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026
  • In Wisconsin, a first-time offense is considered a civil violation with potential fines and revocation of his driver’s license.
    — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of revocation

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“Recision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recision. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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