RESCISSION Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

rescission

noun

ri-ˈsi-zhən

Definition of rescission

as in cancellation

the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to the judge ruled that the town's rescission of the contract was justified due the contractor's repeated failures to meet its obligations

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Recent Examples of rescission The Republican Congress did approve a handful of rescission bills in 2025, clawing back funds from various agencies, but the votes were controversial and tight. — Editorial, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026 The rescission of the agreements would mean a step back from protecting vulnerable students in schools, said Shiwali Patel, senior director of education justice at the National Women’s Law Center. — ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026 In the aftermath of the rescission, NCDOT said the project would be removed from the state’s transportation improvement prioritization list and Charlotte would lose the $700 million state commitment. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026 Burgum’s ruling, which is being appealed by American Prairie and several other conservation groups, follows the BLM’s official rescission of the Public Land Rule in May. — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rescission

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Noun

In the event of cancellation, Sponsor will award the Prize in a drawing from among all eligible, non-suspect entries received prior to cancellation.

— AJC.com, AJC.com, 30 June 2026
Designed for travel, work or leisure, the EH13 features intelligent hybrid active noise cancellation for a more focused listening experience.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of cancellation

Noun

For defenders, a subsidy regime this complex is vulnerable not only to broad repeal, but to administrative friction.

— Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
This White House championed the repeal, enacted by Republican majorities in Congress, of the Inflation Reduction Act’s tax credits for EVs and continues to treat EVs as a fringe product.

— Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026

Definition of repeal

Noun

For fast fashion retailers, the first discount typically lands within four to twelve hours of abandonment.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 3 July 2026
In 2017, still a puppy, he was rescued from abandonment and mistreatment by the Asociación Pro Defensa de los Animales, which restored his health and, with it, his chances.

— Luis E. Romero, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of abandonment

Noun

The beach town also set up a one-strike revocation rule for short-term lodging permit holders whose tenants are in violation of public safety laws during the safety enhancement periods.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Resigned-Disciplinary — This is Oregon’s version of disciplinary revocation.

— David J. Neal July 5, Miami Herald, 5 July 2026

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