CEFR B2

repeal

verb

Meaning

To revoke or withdraw a law, act, or constitutional amendment.

Examples

The parliament voted to repeal the controversial tax legislation.
Activists campaigned for years to repeal the discriminatory policy.

Synonyms: cancel, revoke, annul, rescind

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repeal (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: rɪˈpiːl

Definition

To revoke or withdraw a law, act, or constitutional amendment.

Examples

The parliament voted to repeal the controversial tax legislation.
Activists campaigned for years to repeal the discriminatory policy.
After much debate, the old statute was finally repealed.

How to Use repeal

repeal a law/act/amendment (collocation): To officially cancel a piece of legislation. — "Congress worked to repeal the outdated trade agreement."
demand repeal (collocation): To strongly ask for a law to be cancelled. — "Protesters gathered to demand the repeal of the new tax."

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