repeal

//rɪˈpiːl//
C1Frequency Level 10Formal
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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To officially revoke or annul a law, act, or decree so that it is no longer valid.

The government decided to repeal the outdated law.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.