rescindir
to rescind
verb rres-een-DEER Rare
Origin: From Latin rescindere (to cut off, annul).
Also means
to cancel (a contract)
Usage Note
Rescindir is a formal legal verb used specifically for canceling contracts, agreements, or obligations — rescindir un contrato. It is stronger and more formal than cancelar and implies legal grounds for the termination.
Examples
"La empresa decidió rescindir el contrato."
Natural Translation
The company decided to rescind the contract.

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