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rescind

[/rɪˈsɪnd/]
verb
rescindir
1. To revoke, cancel, or repeal a law, order, or agreement
The government decided to rescind the controversial policy.
O governo decidiu rescindir a política controversa.
2. To declare null and void; to annul
The contract was rescinded due to breach of terms.
O contrato foi rescindido devido ao descumprimento dos termos.
Synonyms
revokerepealcancelannulabrogateinvalidate
Antonyms
enactratifyconfirmuphold

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rescindir
Standard legal and administrative term
São Paulo
rescindir
Commonly used in business and legal contexts
Portugal
rescindir
Standard legal terminology; also 'revogar' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

rescind and replace
rescind an order
rescind a decision
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