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rescisão

[ʁes.si.zɐ̃w̃]
nounfemininepl: rescisões
rescission, termination, cancellation
1. The act of canceling or annulling a contract, agreement, or legal obligation
The rescission of the contract was mutually agreed upon by both parties.
A rescisão do contrato foi mutuamente acordada pelas duas partes.
2. In labor law, the termination of an employment contract
The employee received compensation for the rescission of her employment contract.
A funcionária recebeu indenização pela rescisão do seu contrato de trabalho.
3. Legal annulment or voiding of a previous agreement or decision
The court ordered the rescission of the fraudulent agreement.
O tribunal ordenou a rescisão do acordo fraudulento.
Synonyms
cancelamentoanulaçãorevogaçãotérminoextinção
Antonyms
ratificaçãoconfirmaçãomanutenção

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rescisão
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
rescisão
Standard term, though 'cessação' or 'denúncia' may also be used in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

rescisão contratual - contract termination
rescisão trabalhista - employment termination
rescisão bilateral - mutual cancellation
rescisão unilateral - unilateral termination
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