v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Rescinded; p. pr. & vb. n. Rescinding. ] [ L. rescindere, rescissum; pref re- re- + scindere to cut, split: cf. F. rescinder. See Shism. ] 1. To cut off; to abrogate; to annul. [ 1913 Webster ]

The blessed Jesus . . . did sacramentally rescind the impure relics of Adam and the contraction of evil customs. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. 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. [ 1913 Webster ]

Syn. -- To revoke; repeal; abrogate; annul; recall; reverse; vacate; void. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Capable of being rescinded. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The act of rescinding; rescission. [ 1913 Webster ]