RECISION Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

recision

noun

ri-ˈsi-zhən

Definition of recision

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

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Noun

Depending on the airline and circumstances, carriers may reimburse reasonable travel expenses due to controllable cancellations and delays, subject to review.

— Eve Chen, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
Rolling Stone had subsequently reported that Beard’s health was the cause of the cancellation.

— Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of cancellation

Noun

The complaint argues that Gomez, Teefey and Pierson allegedly committed securities fraud, common-law fraud and breach of contract; the suit seeks rescission of the investment contract and damages.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026
The plaintiffs are seeking rescission of their investments in Wondermind, as well as damages and costs.

— Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of rescission

Noun

Hong has walked back the abolition of the Senate, and told Politico last week that Thanksgiving is her favorite holiday.

— Caroline Linton, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
The Italian supreme court’s abolition of 2024 restrictions on citizenship by descent means American families who’d been torn apart by the new legislation can now be reunited.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of abolition

Noun

The city has initiated revocation of the permit associated with cameras installed within the public right-of-way in the Shadow Lakes neighborhood, acting City Manager Terrance Davis told this news organization.

— Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026
Those accused became social outcasts, leading to eviction notices from landlords, pink slips, club membership revocation and divorces.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

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