Repeal: meaning, definitions and examples

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repeal

 

[ rɪˈpiːl ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

law

To revoke or annul a law or a decision.

Synonyms

annul, cancel, revoke

Examples of usage

  • The government is planning to repeal the controversial tax law.
  • After much debate, the committee voted to repeal the outdated regulation.
  • The parliament voted to repeal the ban on smoking in public places.
Context #2 | Verb

general

To take back or withdraw something that has been stated or decided.

Synonyms

rescind, retract, withdraw

Examples of usage

  • He quickly realized his mistake and tried to repeal his hurtful words.
  • The company decided to repeal their offer of a promotion to the employee.
  • She wanted to repeal her decision to quit her job.

Translations

Translations of the word "repeal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 revogação

🇮🇳 रद्द करना

🇩🇪 Aufhebung

🇮🇩 pencabutan

🇺🇦 скасування

🇵🇱 uchylenie

🇯🇵 廃止 (haishi)

🇫🇷 abrogation

🇪🇸 derogación

🇹🇷 fesih

🇰🇷 폐지 (pyeji)

🇸🇦 إلغاء (ilgha')

🇨🇿 zrušení

🇸🇰 zrušenie

🇨🇳 废除 (fèichú)

🇸🇮 razveljavitev

🇮🇸 afnám

🇰🇿 күшін жою

🇬🇪 გაუქმება (gauqmeba)

🇦🇿 ləğv

🇲🇽 derogación

Etymology

The word 'repeal' originated from the Old French word 'rapeler' meaning 'to call back'. It first appeared in English in the 14th century. Over the years, 'repeal' has been commonly used in legal contexts to refer to the revocation or annulment of laws or decisions.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,316 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.