rescindete

Rescindete is a Latin term that may be encountered as a verb form associated with the verb rescindere, meaning to rescind, revoke, or withdraw. In standard Classical Latin, the regular second-person plural imperative of rescindere is rescindite. Forms like rescindete are thus often treated as nonstandard, late, or hypothetical variants rather than opportunities for normal usage in classical texts. Some modern grammar guides note that learners may come across rescindete in pedagogical materials or manuscript readings as a potential form, but it is not widely attested in authoritative classical corpora.

Etymology and morphology: rescindere is formed from the root rescind- with the typical Latin infinitive ending -ere. The intended imperative morphology in the classical system would normally yield rescindite for “you all rescind.” The appearance of an -ete ending in rescindete would be atypical for a standard imperative paradigm and is generally treated as a noncanonical or mistaken variant in most references.

Usage and interpretation: When encountered in texts or teaching materials, rescindete is typically interpreted as an attempted form of “you all rescind.” In linguistic discussions, it may be cited as an example of irregular or regional spelling in later Latin or as a cautionary note for learners about the correct imperative form rescindite. In modern usage outside Latin grammar, rescindete has no established meaning beyond being a discussion point about Latin morphology.

See also: rescindere, rescission, Latin grammar.