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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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