📜❌repeal

verb
/rɪˈpiːl/

Meaning

To officially cancel or revoke a law or decision.

Example Sentences

The government decided to repeal the outdated law.

Example Expressions

repeal a law

Synonyms

revoke, abolish, annul, cancel, rescind

Antonyms

enact, approve, establish

Collocations

repeal legislation, repeal a law, repeal decision

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