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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The contract was rescinded due to breach of terms.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
revoke
repeal
cancel
annul
abrogate
invalidate
Antonyms
enact
ratify
confirm
uphold
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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