Rescind
/rɪˈsɪnd/verb
To decide officially that an agreed idea or action is no longer valid or acceptable.
The government has decided to rescind its decision to increase taxes.
Often appears as...
- rescind a decision
- rescind a rule
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Academic
verb
To take back or withdraw, particularly a job offer.
The company had to rescind the job offer after learning of the candidate's misrepresentations.
Often appears as...
- rescind a job offer
- rescind an invitation
verb
To make invalid or void.
The court rescinded the contract because it was not legally valid.
Often appears as...
- rescind a contract
- rescind a law
Usage tips
Academic
verb
To decide officially that an agreed idea or action is no longer valid or acceptable.
The government has decided to rescind its decision to increase taxes.
Often appears as...
- rescind a decision
- rescind a rule
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
verb
To take back or withdraw, particularly a job offer.
The company had to rescind the job offer after learning of the candidate's misrepresentations.
Often appears as...
- rescind a job offer
- rescind an invitation
verb
To make invalid or void.
The court rescinded the contract because it was not legally valid.
Often appears as...
- rescind a contract
- rescind a law
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Not Reversible
Once rescinded, the decision is usually final and cannot be easily undone.
After the policy was rescinded, the old regulations were back in place.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Required
Rescinding something often needs the same or higher authority than what made the original decision.
Only the school board has the power to rescind the new dress code.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Reaction
Decisions are sometimes rescinded after public outcry or disapproval.
The mayor had to rescind the curfew after widespread community protests.
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Why it's worth listening...
student backlash erupted on social media. The tide of resistance, in fact, was so intense, that my college president rescinded the invitation. I was deeply disappointed by this because, as I saw it, there would be nothing that any of my peers or I could do to silence someone who agreed with him
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In Coal Country, a...
to see if we're going to get five minutes of his time today well with all due respect mr. Petrillo he's the boss of the people that issued this permit he has the power to rescind this perm if he doesn't do something by Wednesday it's too late
Video examples
Why it's worth listening...
student backlash erupted on social media. The tide of resistance, in fact, was so intense, that my college president rescinded the invitation. I was deeply disappointed by this because, as I saw it, there would be nothing that any of my peers or I could do to silence someone who agreed with him
Video examples
In Coal Country, a...
to see if we're going to get five minutes of his time today well with all due respect mr. Petrillo he's the boss of the people that issued this permit he has the power to rescind this perm if he doesn't do something by Wednesday it's too late
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Quote examples
Jason Chaffetz
American Politician
The time has come for President Obama to formally rescind his order to close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay and end his irresponsible allegations of injustices at the facility, which operates in a framework that respects the rule of law, keeps terrorists off American soil, and bolsters our national security.
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Cass Sunstein
American Lawyer
Donald Trump promises to impose, soon after his inauguration, a new requirement on federal agencies: If they want to issue a new regulation, they have to rescind two regulations that are now on the books. The idea of 'one in, two out' has rhetorical appeal, but it's going to be extremely hard to pull off.
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Menachem Begin
Israeli Politician
There are those who say we must rescind the Golan Heights law that was passed in the Knesset. To rescind is a concept from the days of the Inquisition. Our forefathers were burned at the stake and would not rescind their faith.
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Tom Fitton
American Activist
President Barack Obama's decision to provide amnesty for hundreds of thousands of illegal aliens under the DACA program was unlawful, and the court interfered with President Trump's duty and absolute right to rescind it.
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Ted Cruz
American Politician
If I'm elected president, let me tell you about my first day in office. The first thing I intend to do is to rescind every illegal and unconstitutional executive action taken by Barack Obama.
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Chris Gibson
American Politician
I hope the EPA will listen to the many votes over the years in Congress opposing cap-and-trade and rescind that proposed rule.
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Jason Chaffetz
American Politician
The time has come for President Obama to formally rescind his order to close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay and end his irresponsible allegations of injustices at the facility, which operates in a framework that respects the rule of law, keeps terrorists off American soil, and bolsters our national security.
Quote examples
Cass Sunstein
American Lawyer
Donald Trump promises to impose, soon after his inauguration, a new requirement on federal agencies: If they want to issue a new regulation, they have to rescind two regulations that are now on the books. The idea of 'one in, two out' has rhetorical appeal, but it's going to be extremely hard to pull off.
Quote examples
Menachem Begin
Israeli Politician
There are those who say we must rescind the Golan Heights law that was passed in the Knesset. To rescind is a concept from the days of the Inquisition. Our forefathers were burned at the stake and would not rescind their faith.
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Tom Fitton
American Activist
President Barack Obama's decision to provide amnesty for hundreds of thousands of illegal aliens under the DACA program was unlawful, and the court interfered with President Trump's duty and absolute right to rescind it.
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Ted Cruz
American Politician
If I'm elected president, let me tell you about my first day in office. The first thing I intend to do is to rescind every illegal and unconstitutional executive action taken by Barack Obama.
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Chris Gibson
American Politician
I hope the EPA will listen to the many votes over the years in Congress opposing cap-and-trade and rescind that proposed rule.
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