English Explanatory Dictionary

rescission

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An act of rescinding: removing, taking away, or taking back.
  2. The undoing of a contract; repeal.

Pronunciation

/ɹɪˈsɪʃən/ /ɹɪˈsɪʒən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-rescission.wav

Word forms

rescission rescissions

Etymology

1651, Late Latin rescissio, from Latin rescindō (“to cut back”), from re- (“back”) + scindō (“to cut”).

Synonyms

rescindment rescinsion

Related words

rescind
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