First Known Use: 1611
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recision
noun re·ci·sion \ri-ˈsi-zhən\
Definition of RECISION
: an act of rescinding : cancellation
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Origin of RECISION
French, from Middle French, alteration of rescision, from Late Latin rescission-, rescissio rescission
Related to RECISION
- Synonyms
- abandonment, abortion, calling, calling off, dropping, recall, cancellation, repeal, rescission, revocation
- Antonyms
- continuation
Rhymes with RECISION
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