Rescind Meaning in English
word
ɹiˈsɪnd/, /ɹɪˈsɪnd
ri-SIND or ri-SIND
ɹɪsˈɪnd
ri-SIND
Definition
To officially cancel or take back a law, agreement, or decision so that it is no longer valid.
Usage & Nuances
A formal, legal, or official term. Commonly used for contracts, policies, laws, and decisions ('rescind an offer', 'rescind a contract'). Not used for physical objects. More formal than 'cancel'.
Spanish: revocar - anular - rescindirPortuguese (BR): revogar - cancelar - rescindirPortuguese (PT): revogar - anular - rescindirChinese (Simplified): 撤销 - 取消Chinese (Traditional): 撤銷 - 取消Hindi: रद्द करना - निरस्त करनाArabic: إلغاء - فسخBengali: বাতিল করা - প্রত্যাহার করাRussian: отменить - аннулироватьJapanese: 撤回する - 無効にするVietnamese: hủy bỏ - bãi bỏKorean: 철회하다 - 무효로 하다Turkish: feshetmek - yürürlükten kaldırmakUrdu: منسوخ کرنا - واپس لیناIndonesian: membatalkan - mencabut
Example Sentences
The company decided to rescind the job offer.
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They will rescind the contract if you do not follow the rules.
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The school board chose to rescind its previous decision.
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After public pressure, the city council had to rescind the new policy.
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We regret to inform you that your membership has been rescinded due to violation of our rules.
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Once a contract is rescinded, both parties are released from their obligations.
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