Repeal: meaning, definitions and examples
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repeal
[ rɪˈpiːl ]
law
To revoke or annul a law or a decision.
Synonyms
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- After much debate, the committee voted to repeal the outdated regulation.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.
general
To take back or withdraw something that has been stated or decided.
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.