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repeal

verb · noun

Simple meaning

To cancel, invalidate.

Pronunciation

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rihpeel

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ɹɪˈpil

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Definition

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verb

  1. Cancel officially

  2. transitive

    To cancel, invalidate, annul.

  3. To recall; to summon (a person) again; to bring (a person) back from exile or banishment.

  4. To suppress; to repel.

noun

  1. An act or instance of repealing.

  2. The act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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Synonyms

Sense: act or instance of repealing

abrogationannulment

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