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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
  • Flight controllers can establish precise safety thresholds to reduce unnecessary launch cancellations in cloudy or light-rain conditions, minimizing costly operational delays.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Massive technological evolutions, including smaller drivers and active and the introduction of adaptive-noise cancellation, have allowed listeners to focus on their favorite music like never before—even on the go, away from home.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of cancellation
Noun
  • Measuring affordability To defend its repeal of pollution limits, the EPA has estimated economy-wide cost savings of $310 billion from 2026 to 2047.
    — Akshaya Jha, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Wellenkamp, however, believes that the fate of the income tax repeal has no bearing on the vote for a sovereign wealth fund.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of repeal
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  • Such abandonment wounds are deep and destabilizing; the younger the child, the deeper the wound and the harder to form a sense of self and of value as an adult.
    — Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The Great Logging Off isn’t pointing toward mass smartphone abandonment.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of abandonment
Noun
  • Statutory rescission can proceed when the investor still owns and tenders the security.
    — Ethan Stone, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Representatives of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, Davidson, Monroe, Cornelius, Matthews, Mint Hill and Huntersville originally supported the rescission.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of rescission
Noun
  • Of course, democracy is not a sufficient condition for disarmament, much less abolition.
    — Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026
  • At that time, his eldest daughter, Maria Adelaide, ascended to the throne—a succession made possible by the abolition of the Salic Law, which had restricted the line of succession to males only.
    — Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of abolition
Noun
  • Social media users will use the revocation of media access to beat up TCU whenever the mood strikes.
    — Mac Engel September 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Under disciplinary revocation, the lawyer is disbarred for five years, sometimes with the possibility of being readmitted.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of revocation

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“Recision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recision. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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