rescindable

Able to withdraw

Rescindable describes something that can be rescinded—canceled, revoked, or annulled.

Contracts, offers, and agreements are often described as rescindable when they contain provisions allowing either party to withdraw: The contract is rescindable within thirty days of signing.

A rescindable decision can still be reversed.

revocable

cancelable

Able to be terminated

voidableCapable of being nullified
terminableAble to be ended
retractableAble to draw inward

repealable · withdrawable · reversible · undoable · nullifiable · overturnable · conditional · contingent · provisional · dissoluble

contractual

revocation

Official cancellation of privilege

annulmentDeclared void from start
terminationAct of ending something
cancellationVoiding of plans

voidable · nullification · abrogation · repudiation · invalidation · dissolution · disaffirmation · repeal · countermand · clause

impermanent

temporary

Limited in duration

provisionalConditional and possibly temporary
tentativeUncertain and provisional
conditionalDependent on prerequisites

mutable · changeable · nonbinding · alterable · modifiable · amendable · adjustable · flexible · unfixed · unstable

Opposites

revocability

rescindableirrevocable

Cannot be undone

irreversible · permanent · binding · indefeasible · final

Family

rescind, rescinding, rescission, rescinded, rescinds

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