Rescind: To make void; repeal or annul

re·scind ( P ) Pronunciation Key (r-snd)
tr.v. re·scind·ed, re·scind·ing, re·scinds

To make void; repeal or annul.

[Latin rescindere : re-, re- + scindere, to split; see skei- in Indo-European Roots.]

re·scinda·ble adj.
re·scinder n.
re·scindment n.

Main Entry: re·scind
Pronunciation: ri-'sind
Function: verb
Etymology: Latin rescindere to cut loose, annul, from re- away, back + scindere to cut, split transitive verb 1 : to take back and make void <rescinded its suspension of his license>
2 : to abrogate (a contract or transaction) by mutual agreement, judicial decree, or unilateral declaration because of fraud, mistake, duress, misrepresentation, illegality, a breach, or another sufficient ground with both parties restored to their positions before the contract was made <denied that the other party had the right to rescind the contract> —compare CANCEL, TERMINATE
3 : to make void by the same or by a superior authority <rescind a regulation> intransitive verb : to rescind something (as a contract) —re·scind·able /-'sin-d&-b&l/ adjective

Rescind

v : annul by recalling or rescinding; "He revoked the ban on smoking"; "lift an embargo"; "vacate a death sentence" [syn: revoke, annul, lift, countermand, reverse, repeal, overturn, vacate]

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