The city council's decision to rescind the controversial zoning ordinance was met with widespread approval from local residents who had vociferously protested its initial implementation. In the context of the sentence, 'rescind' most nearly means:
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
To 'rescind' means to revoke, cancel, or repeal a law, order, or agreement. This aligns with the context of a controversial ordinance being met with approval from protestors upon its cancellation.