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 Federal officials said the rescission will remove the national designation of roadless areas but does not mandate timber cutting or road construction. — Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 Whether the district intends to move forward with other provisions of the agreement remains unclear, as does whether those provisions could still be implemented after the county’s rescission. — Chaewon Chung updated August 18, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The complaint argues that Gomez, Teefey and Pierson allegedly committed securities fraud, common-law fraud and breach of contract; the suit seeks rescission of the investment contract and damages. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026 The plaintiffs are seeking rescission of their investments in Wondermind, as well as damages and costs. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rescission

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Noun

Baseball can't afford a lengthy work stoppage or, God forbid, the cancellation of the 2027 season.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Martin, who played Josh Teitelbaum, also took to Instagram to share some words following news of NSFW‘s cancellation.

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of cancellation

Noun

But the immunizations considered for repeal by DOH are only an agency rule, not in state law, and can be repealed by the agency itself.

— CBS News, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Opponents of the repeal also highlight the broader role these forests play, saying the roadless areas are an important part of local communities and economies.

— Dan Peck, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of repeal

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The note appears twice in handwriting and is typed again on the final report of well abandonment.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
For Smotkin, the water crisis reflects the island’s history of structural neglect and systemic abandonment by both local and federal authorities.

— Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of abandonment

Noun

This revocation process is expected to occur on a rolling basis, not all at once, the administration source said.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026
Trump has pursued an immigration crackdown that includes revocations of visas and green cards and an aggressive deportation drive.

— Kanishka Singh, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

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