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repeal

re·peal

US/ɹəˈpiːl/ rare
verb (1) noun (1)

verb

1.

annul by recalling or rescinding

  • “He revoked the ban on smoking”
  • “lift an embargo”
  • “vacate a death sentence”
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noun

1.

the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation

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Origin

From Anglo-Norman repeler, from Old French rapeler (“to call back, call in, call after, revoke”), from Latin repellō (“drive or thrust back”), from re- and pellō (“push or strike”). Doublet of repel.

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