Contract Law

Rescission

/ reh-SIZH-un /

Definition

The cancellation of a contract and restoration to pre-contract status.

Used in Context

“Rescission was granted due to the mutual mistake of the parties.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: rescindere, to cut back

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