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
  • While flight delays, cancellations and baggage issues contribute to disruptive behaviour, by far the biggest factor is alcohol.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • American Airlines has no award flight change or cancellation fees.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of cancellation
Noun
  • Today with the formal repeal of the Roadless Rule rule expected early next year, the picture on the ground in timber country looks messier.
    — Kirk Siegler, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Dispute over retroactive repeal The challenge also centers on the General Assembly’s subsequent repeal of the posting requirement.
    — Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of repeal
Noun
  • Stewart gave the character so much humanity, life, and fear, the terror of a life wasted in pursuit of wealth to the abandonment of all else.
    — Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2026
  • If one relative always made Christmas dinner, this year’s gathering may shift to a potluck, a smaller meal or a new host, a change the Hospice Foundation of America describes as a form of compromise rather than abandonment.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of abandonment
Noun
  • The cancellation was done through a maneuver known as a pocket rescission.
    — Stephanie A, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The city of New York sued over the rescission of the grant funding in February of last year, while Comans sued over her termination the next month.
    — Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of rescission
Noun
  • In 2007, the country marked the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade by celebrating the work of William Wilberforce and his allies, who spent 20 years convincing Parliament to outlaw the trade in human beings.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Other measures include the extension of a cut in the sales tax on electricity bills and the abolition of a charge paid on gas bills.
    — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of abolition
Noun
  • For robotexts covered by federal consent rules, revocation requests must generally be honored within 10 business days.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The new policy, which went into effect Wednesday, reduces from 30 to 10 the number of days refugees have to challenge the revocation of their status.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of revocation

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“Recision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recision. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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