as in abolition
the doing away with something by formal action
the university's controversial rescindment of an invitation to speak at commencement
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Noun
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Jair Bolsonaro was also convicted on charges that include leading an armed criminal organization and attempting the violent abolition of the democratic rule of law.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026 -
Bolsonaro was also convicted on charges that include leading an armed criminal organization and attempting the violent abolition of the democratic rule of law.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This repeal moves us in the opposite direction from what the public wants.—
Fran Silverman,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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The trash and parking fee repeals might be uniquely attractive to a broad swath of San Diegans in a way that may not translate to competitive bidding changes or even pension reform.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Rescindment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rescindment. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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