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Repealed

Verb / rɪˈpi:ld / / ri:ˈpi:ld / Another word for repealed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To revoke or rescind a law or decision.

Synonyms & similar words

rescind repeal countermand revoke reverse lift vacate overturn annul annul cancel invalidate nullify rescind reverse undo abolish void withdraw quash overturn disannul abrogate negate recall revoke retract countermand overrule

Synonyms by register

Formal

rescinded revoked annulled nullified

Informal

canceled undone taken back called off

Literary

abrogated quashed voided

Antonyms

enacted passed approved instituted established ratified authorized

Common collocations

  • law repealed
  • act repealed
  • bill repealed
  • ordinance repealed
  • repealed by parliament
  • repealed by congress
  • repealed and replaced
  • repealed in full

Word family

noun repeal
verb repeal
adjective repealable
adverb repealingly

Usage note

This word is most commonly used in a legal or legislative context, referring to the official cancellation of a law or statute. It is generally considered a formal term.

Example sentences

  1. The school board repealed the dress code policy.
  2. The city council repealed the ban on plastic bags.
  3. The judge repealed the verdict due to new evidence.
  4. The CEO repealed the decision to lay off employees.
  5. The president repealed the executive order.

Quotes

  • 'The Affordable Care Act should be repealed.' - Marco Rubio
  • 'The Second Amendment must be repealed.' - John Paul Stevens
  • 'I think the Second Amendment is being repealed.' - Michael Bloomberg

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