rescind
General verb
To revoke, cancel or repeal a law, order or agreement.
The board voted to rescind the controversial bonus scheme.
Medicine verb
To revoke, cancel or repeal a decision or agreement.
The patient chose to rescind her consent once she learned of an alternative.
Law verb
To cancel a contract and treat it as though it never existed.
The buyer moved to rescind the deal the moment the misstatement surfaced.
Business verb
To cancel a contract or offer so it no longer has effect.
They tried to rescind the offer after we'd already signed, and counsel shut it down.
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