Synonyms of rescission

rescission

noun

ri-ˈsi-zhən 

as in cancellation

the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to

the judge ruled that the town's rescission of the contract was justified due the contractor's repeated failures to meet its obligations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cancellation
• repeal
• abandonment
• revocation
• abolition
• abortion
• recision
• calling
• recall
• termination
• ending
• annulment
• dropping
• nullification
• invalidation
• calling off
• reversal
• neutralization
• surrender
• abolishment
• relinquishment
• stopping
• halting
• voidance
• rollback
• giving up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuation
• beginning
• initiation
• engagement
• commencement
• undertaking

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rescission

Federal officials said the rescission will remove the national designation of roadless areas but does not mandate timber cutting or road construction. — Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Whether the district intends to move forward with other provisions of the agreement remains unclear, as does whether those provisions could still be implemented after the county’s rescission. — Chaewon Chung updated August 18, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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