Definitions
- Referring to the act of officially cancelling or withdrawing a legal document, license, or privilege. - Talking about the process of annulling or revoking a decision, order, or agreement. - Describing the action of retracting or cancelling a promise, offer, or commitment.
- Referring to the act of cancelling or terminating a contract or agreement, making it null and void. - Talking about the legal process of annulling or revoking a decision, order, or agreement. - Describing the action of retracting or cancelling a promise, offer, or commitment.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the act of cancelling or annulling something.
- 2Both words can be used in legal contexts.
- 3Both words involve the retraction or cancellation of a previous decision or agreement.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Revocation is more commonly used than rescission in everyday language.
- 2Scope: Rescission is typically used in the context of contracts and agreements, while revocation can apply to a wider range of legal documents and licenses.
- 3Action: Revocation implies the withdrawal or cancellation of a previously granted privilege or license, while rescission refers to the termination of a contract or agreement.
- 4Timing: Revocation can occur before or after the granting of a license or privilege, while rescission typically occurs after the formation of a contract or agreement.
- 5Connotation: Revocation can imply a punitive or disciplinary action, while rescission may suggest a mutual agreement or resolution.
Remember this!
Revocation and rescission are synonyms that refer to the act of cancelling or annulling something, particularly in legal contexts. However, revocation is more commonly used and has a broader scope, referring to the withdrawal or cancellation of a legal document, license, or privilege. On the other hand, rescission is typically used in the context of contracts and agreements, referring to their termination or cancellation.
