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repeal

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Noun

the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation

Verb

cancel officially
- He revoked the ban on smoking
- lift an embargo
- vacate a death sentence

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Synonyms:
abrogation annulment revoke annul lift countermand reverse overturn rescind vacate

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Words pronounced/spelled similarly to "repeal":
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Words contain "repeal" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
abrogator law-makers legislature legislative body legislative assembly general assembly stamp act derogation repeal control

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