irritum facere (to take away its legal power; e.g., a will): rescindere (rescind, cancel; a will, a compact, a verdict, decree, etc.). (The words are found in this connection and order.) rescindere et irritum facere: ut irritum et vanum rescindere (a will): refigere (PROP.; to unfix; then to annul, its public proclamation being withdrawn; e.g., legem).