The midfielder was shown a straight red by John Beaton for a two-footed tackle on John McGinn towards the end of the goalless SPL clash on Saturday.
Rankin appeared hopeful of having the card overturned when he appeared on BBC Scotland's Sportscene last night but United have decided against launching an appeal.
The 29-year-old will now sit out Sunday's SPL derby against Dundee at Tannadice through suspension. Fellow midfielder Willo Flood is also suspended.
Rankin had told Sportscene: "When you look at it again, I don't think it's so bad.
"There's no malice in the challenge whatsoever and hopefully we'll overcome the appeal later in the week.
"I've read it, but none of my two feet are off the ground. I've tried to keep both of them on the ground and my studs aren't showing.
"The referee is right on top of it and he's got to make a split decision, but I think he's a bit quick with the cards."
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