CEFR B2

repealer

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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repealer (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.

How to Use repealer

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 — "Congress worked to repeal the outdated trade agreement."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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