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Repealing: meaning, definitions and examples

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repealing

 

[ rɪˈpiːlɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

Repealing refers to the act of revoking or annulling a law, regulation, or decision. It signifies the formal rejection of a previous statute or directive, rendering it void. This process is essential in legislative bodies to update legal frameworks and eliminate outdated or harmful laws. Repealing can occur through various means, such as new legislation or judicial rulings, and is often debated in political arenas.

Synonyms

abolishing, annulling, cancelling, revoking, voiding

Examples of usage

  • The government is repealing the old tax law.
  • Activists are pushing for the repealing of the controversial policy.
  • The committee voted in favor of repealing the regulation.
  • Public opinion is crucial in the process of repealing outdated laws.

Translations

Translations of the word "repealing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 revogação

🇮🇳 रद्द करना

🇩🇪 Aufhebung

🇮🇩 pembatalan

🇺🇦 скасування

🇵🇱 uchwała

🇯🇵 廃止

🇫🇷 abrogation

🇪🇸 derogación

🇹🇷 iptal

🇰🇷 폐지

🇸🇦 إلغاء

🇨🇿 zrušení

🇸🇰 zrušenie

🇨🇳 废除

🇸🇮 razveljavitev

🇮🇸 afnám

🇰🇿 жою

🇬🇪 აღდგენა

🇦🇿 ləğv etmə

🇲🇽 derogación

Word origin

The term 'repeal' originates from the Latin word 'repellere', which means to drive back or push away. Its journey into the English language began in the late 14th century, where it was used in legal contexts to denote the process of overturning a previous ruling or law. Initially, the term appeared in discussions of church law but gradually expanded into civil law and governance. The modern usage, particularly in legislative settings, solidified in the 17th century as governments sought ways to eliminate outdated or ineffective laws. The concept has since been fundamental in democratic systems where changing societal norms often call for the repealing of laws that no longer serve the public interest.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,994, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.