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rescission

Pronunciation: /rɪˈsɪʒ(ə)n/

Definition of rescission

noun

[mass noun] formal
  • the revocation, cancellation, or repeal of a law, order, or agreement: the plaintiff agreed to the rescission of the agreement

Origin:

mid 17th century: from late Latin rescissio(n-), from resciss-, 'split again', from the verb rescindere (see rescind)

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