01 v. t. To cut off; to abrogate; to annul.
imp. & p. p.
Rescinded; p. pr. & vb. n.
Rescinding
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To cut off; to abrogate; to annul.“The blessed Jesus . . . did sacramentally rescind the impure relics of Adam and the contraction of evil customs.” — Jer. Taylor.
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Specifically, to vacate or make void, as an act, by the enacting authority or by superior authority; to repeal; as, to rescind a law, a resolution, or a vote; to rescind a decree or a judgment.