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 Patel then demanded rescission of his purchase of Galloway Dental, the suit said. — Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026 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 Included in these rescissions were $602 million in public health grants. — Joseph Choi, The Hill, 12 Feb. 2026 Those rescissions are on hold while the states’ lawsuit plays out. — Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rescission

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Noun

Clean energy projects accounted for 93 percent of those project cancellations.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026
For 45 years, Marathon Weekend has been anchored to the first Sunday in October, but since extreme heat forced the cancellation of the marathon and 10-mile races in 2023, the marathon has been run under elevated Event Alert System readings.

— Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026

Definition of cancellation

Noun

The loss of those credits, combined with the administration’s repeal of tailpipe emissions rules, will significantly slow EV uptake in the US, Energy Innovation projects.

— Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
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

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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