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rescission

Syllabification: (re·scis·sion)
Pronunciation: /riˈsiZHən/
Definition of rescission

noun

formal
  • the revocation, cancellation, or repeal of a law, order, or agreement.

Origin:

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

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