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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rescinded, -schinded, ppl. adj. [f. Re(s)cind,v.] That is, or has been, annulled or cancelled. —1670 Lauder Jrnl. 242.
For binding the reschinded acts of parliament 1681 Stair Inst. iv xli § 6.
But this method was changed by an act of Parliament in the rescinded Parliaments … and though that act was not restored, yet the Lords continued the custom
