repeal
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v.to officially end a law so that it is no longer in effect.
v.to revoke or annul a law, ordinance, or public act by legislative authority.
Simple“The government decided to repeal the unpopular tax law after months of protests.”
In context“The legislature moved to repeal the outdated statute, arguing that its provisions were no longer compatible with modern constitutional standards.”
UsageThe verb is transitive and requires a direct object, typically a law, act, or regulation.
- 02 C1 Advanced
n.the official act of ending a law.
n.the act or instance of revoking or annulling a law or congressional act.
Simple“Campaigners celebrated the repeal of the ban on Sunday trading.”
In context“The sudden repeal of the trade agreement caused significant volatility in the international markets as investors scrambled to adjust their portfolios.”
UsageOften used in the construction 'the repeal of [something]'.
SynonymsAntonyms
“The Carney government should repeal the anti-development laws and regulations built up during the Trudeau years.”
“The move to repeal the ‘roadless rule’ would pave the way for road construction and logging in nearly 45 million acres of untouched back country.”