Meaning Of The Word Repeal

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Repeal Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Repeal?

repeal
verb: If the government repeals a law, it officially ends it, so that it is no longer valid.

repeal in American English
to withdraw officially or formally; revoke; cancel; annul
noun: the act of repealing; revocation; abrogation
transitive verb: to revoke or withdraw formally or officially

repeal in British English
to annul or rescind officially (something previously ordered); revoke
noun: (esp in the 19th century) the proposed dissolution of the Union between Great Britain and Ireland
noun: an instance or the process of repealing; annulment

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