repeal
Definition
- n. the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
- v. cancel officially
Word forms
- Past participle
- repealed
- Present participle
- repealing
- Past tense
- repealed
- Third person singular
- repeals
Example sentences
n.
The repeal of the old law made it easier for new businesses to start.
vt.
The government decided to repeal the controversial tax increase.