rescind

[US]/rɪˈsɪnd/
[UK]/rɪˈsɪnd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. revoke; retract; cancel

Phrases & Collocations

rescind an offer

rescind a contract

rescind a decision

Example Sentences

the government eventually rescinded the directive.

The company decided to rescind the job offer.

The government may rescind the new law due to public outcry.

She had to rescind her resignation after the company offered her a promotion.

The university may rescind the scholarship if the student fails to maintain a certain GPA.

He decided to rescind his decision to sell the house.

The board of directors voted to rescind the controversial policy.

The court ordered the company to rescind the contract due to breach of terms.

The mayor announced plans to rescind the curfew in the city.

The athlete had to rescind his endorsement deal after a scandal broke out.

The school may rescind the admission offer if the student is found to have lied on their application.

Real-world Examples

The NLC has not rescinded that decision.

Source: VOA Standard English_Africa

Governments of both parties keep adding stacks of rules, few of which are ever rescinded.

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

Yes, these techniques were approved for a time. And then, of course, they were rescinded.

Source: NPR News December 2014 Collection

The buy-order was rescinded minutes later.

Source: CRI Online September 2013 Collection

My orders have been rescinded. I am officially " no go" to space.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 5

Instead, a judge said the schools had reached an agreement with the government to rescind the policy.

Source: NPR News July 2020 Compilation

I'm rescinding your offer to join the Bureau.

Source: TV series Person of Interest Season 2

Why would a policeman rescind a request for backup?

Source: TV series Person of Interest Season 2

Apparently, we failed to rescind the interdepartmental clearance procedure.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 1

On the other hand, George forbade his brother to return to Britain, lest he rescind his generous allowance.

Source: Women Who Changed the World

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