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rescission

[ri-sizh-uhn] / rɪˈsɪʒ ən /


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“This rescission ends the policy prohibiting such criticism by settling defendants.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Additionally, failure of consideration — where one party does not carry out their promised obligations in a way that significantly harms the other party — can justify rescission, the law firm adds.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Treasury Department approval isn’t permanent, but is subject to rescission “if the Secretary determines that the regulatory regime of such foreign country is no longer comparable to the requirements established under this Act.”

From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025

Even McConnell voted to approve the $9-billion rescission request.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2025

There was to be a restitution of property, honors, and offices, and a rescission of judicial sentences.

From History of the Rise of the Huguenots Volume 2 by Baird, Henry Martyn




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