First Known Use: 1651
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rescission
noun re·scis·sion \ri-ˈsi-zhən\
Definition of RESCISSION
: an act of rescinding
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Origin of RESCISSION
Late Latin rescission-, rescissio, from Latin rescindere
Related to RESCISSION
- Synonyms
- abandonment, abortion, calling, calling off, dropping, recall, recision, repeal, cancellation, revocation
- Antonyms
- continuation
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