repeal
//rɪˈpiːl//
Verb
repealInfinitive
repealPresent tense
repealedPast tense
repealedPast participle
repealingPresent participle
repealsThird-person singular
1
To officially revoke or annul a law, act, or decree so that it is no longer valid.
The government decided to repeal the outdated law.
Noun
repealSingular
repealsPlural
1
The official revocation or annulment of a law or act.
The repeal of the old tax law was welcomed by many citizens.