rescind
The court decided to rescind the previous ruling.
The court formally canceled the previous decision.
to cancel or repeal a law, decision, or agreement formally
The government rescinded the outdated policy.
The government formally canceled the old policy.
The contract was rescinded due to a breach of terms.
The contract was canceled because one party violated the terms.
Often used in legal or formal contexts to indicate a formal cancellation.
Collocations
Pro Tip
Formal Usage
Use 'rescind' in formal or legal contexts, such as contracts, laws, or official decisions.
Gold Rule
Legal Context
'Rescind' is often used in legal contexts to indicate a formal cancellation or revocation.
Word Origin
From Latin 'rescindere', meaning 'to cut off' or 'to annul', from 're-' (back) + 'scindere' (to cut).
Usage Notes
Often used in legal or formal contexts to indicate a formal cancellation or revocation. Less common in everyday speech.