How to Memorize

rescind - withdraw

Analysis

To ‘rescind’ is a formal word which is used in reference to cancelling or officially removing any legal power from something such as a law, order, or agreement. In other words, it invalidates them. Rarely used in anything other than a professional context.

Example(s)

1. For financial reasons, I have decided to rescind my offer for that business.

2. The government rescinded their new policy after a wave of protests.

3. The order I have given is not rescindable! I insist that it is carried out to the letter.