Re-scind', v. t.
v. t. [imp. & p. p. RESCINDED; p. pr. & vb. n. RESCINDING.] [Lat. rescindere, from re, again, back, and scindere, to cut, split; It. rescindere, Sp. & Pg. rescindir, Fr. & Pr. rescinder, O. Fr. rescindre.]
Sense 1. To cut off; to abrogate; to annul.
The blessed Jesus . . . did sacramentally rescind the impure relics of Adam and the contraction of evil customs. Bp. Taylor.
Sense 2. Specifically, to vacate, as an act, by the enacting authority or by superior authority; as, to rescind a law, a resolution, or a vote; to rescind an edict or decree; to rescind a judgment.
Synonyms—To revoke; repeal; abrogate; annul; recall; reverse; vacate; void.