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rescind

/ɹɪˈsɪnd/
verb
  1. To repeal, annul, or declare void; to take (something such as a rule or contract) out of effect.

    "The agency will rescind the policy because many people are dissatisfied with it."

  2. To cut away or off.

Synonymsannul, cancel, countermand, recall, repeal, revoke

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