Repeal
/rɪˈpiːl/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo officially cancel or invalidate a law, regulation, or agreement.
/rɪˈpiːl/
To revoke or annul (a law, act, or agreement).
The legislature voted to repeal the outdated law.
💡 Simply: Think of it like this: Imagine your parents made a rule about no video games during the week. If they decided to repeal that rule, it means you can play video games again! It's like taking a law or rule and making it go away.
👶 For kids: To make a rule or law go away.
More Examples
The company repealed its policy on employee dress code.
The new administration promised to repeal several unpopular regulations.
The court decided to repeal the previous ruling, setting a new precedent.
How It's Used
"The government decided to repeal the tax law."
"Activists are lobbying to repeal the controversial legislation."
The formal cancellation of a law, regulation, or agreement.
/rɪˈpiːl/
The act of repealing something.
The repeal of the act caused widespread economic effects.
💡 Simply: When we talk about a 'repeal', it's the moment when a rule or law gets officially taken away, like when the city decides to stop the street cleaning regulations.
👶 For kids: When someone takes a rule or law away.
More Examples
The politician advocated for the repeal of the controversial bill.
The public celebrated the repeal of the unjust regulation.
The repeal was seen as a victory by the opposition party.
How It's Used
"The repeal of the law was highly debated."
"The repeal led to significant changes in the industry."
Synonyms & Antonyms
From Middle English repelen, from Anglo-Norman repeler, from Latin repellere ('to drive back, reject').
The word 'repeal' has been used since the 15th century, primarily in legal and governmental contexts.
Memory tip
Imagine a REPEAL is like erasing a law from the books. It's like saying, "We're done with this rule!"
Word Origin
"repellere (to drive back, reject)"