RESCINDING Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

rescinding

verb

present participle of rescind

as in cancelling

to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to) the library refused to rescind its decision to include the controversial book in its collection

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as in repealing

to put an end to by formal action the new mayor vowed not to seek to rescind existing laws prohibiting smoking in the city's public places

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The Senate filibuster, which requires 60 votes to break, could also serve as a barrier to repealing these programs, unless Republicans in the Senate eliminate the filibuster (which is unlikely) or are able to bypass the procedural barrier through the budget reconciliation process.

Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
For years there has been much talk about repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) for those retirees who receive another government pension.

Thomas Hager, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024

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