RESCIND

rescind (ri-sind), vb. 1. To abrogate or cancel (a contract) unilaterally or by agreement. [Cases: Contracts 249. C.J.S. Contracts §§ 422, 424, 427–428, 456, 465–466, 484.] 2. To make void; to repeal or annul (rescind the legislation). 3. Parliamentary law. To void, repeal, or nullify a main motion adopted earlier. — Also termed annul; repeal. […]