First Known Use: 14th century
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repeal
verb re·peal \ri-ˈpēl\
: to officially make (a law) no longer valid
Full Definition of REPEAL
transitive verb
1
: to rescind or annul by authoritative act; especially : to revoke or abrogate by legislative enactment
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Origin of REPEAL
Middle English repelen, from Anglo-French repeler, literally, to call back, from re- + apeler to appeal, call
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REPEAL Defined for Kids
repeal
verb re·peal \ri-ˈpēl\
re·pealedre·peal·ing
Definition of REPEAL for Kids
: to do away with especially by legislative action <The law was repealed.>
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