repeal
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/rɪˈpiːl/
🇬🇧
/rɪˈpiːl/
noun
R
The action of removing a law or rule so it is no longer valid.
The government decided to repeal the tax law.
verb
R
To officially remove a law or rule so it is no longer valid.
The new administration plans to repeal the controversial policy.
translation
The action of removing a law or rule so it is no longer valid.
To officially remove a law or rule so it is no longer valid.
Word Forms
3rd Present
repeals
Progressive
repealing
Past
repealed
Perfect
repealed
Plural
repeals