Repeal
verb
To officially cancel a law or an agreement.
The government has decided to repeal the law on same-sex marriage.
Often appears as...
- repeal a law
- repeal an act
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Formal
noun
The action of repealing a law or an agreement.
The repeal of the controversial laws was welcomed by the citizens.
Often appears as...
- the repeal of
- for the repeal of
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Formal
verb
To officially cancel a law or an agreement.
The government has decided to repeal the law on same-sex marriage.
Often appears as...
- repeal a law
- repeal an act
Usage tips
Formal
noun
The action of repealing a law or an agreement.
The repeal of the controversial laws was welcomed by the citizens.
Often appears as...
- the repeal of
- for the repeal of
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Authority
Repeal is an official action, usually by a government or other authority.
The Supreme Court has the authority to repeal federal laws.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Context
Use 'repeal' in formal discussions or writings about laws and policies.
Legislators debated on whether to repeal the obsolete regulation.
Pro Tip 3/3Complete Cancellation
'Repeal' means to completely remove a law, not just modify it.
Activists demanded to repeal the act, not just amend it.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Authority
Repeal is an official action, usually by a government or other authority.
The Supreme Court has the authority to repeal federal laws.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Context
Use 'repeal' in formal discussions or writings about laws and policies.
Legislators debated on whether to repeal the obsolete regulation.
Pro Tip 3/3Complete Cancellation
'Repeal' means to completely remove a law, not just modify it.
Activists demanded to repeal the act, not just amend it.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Authority
Repeal is an official action, usually by a government or other authority.
The Supreme Court has the authority to repeal federal laws.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Context
Use 'repeal' in formal discussions or writings about laws and policies.
Legislators debated on whether to repeal the obsolete regulation.
Pro Tip 3/3Complete Cancellation
'Repeal' means to completely remove a law, not just modify it.
Activists demanded to repeal the act, not just amend it.
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Afra Raymond: Three...
and for the first time that I could remember, there were mass protests against this corruption. And that gave me a lot of hope. Okay? Those of us who are, sometimes you feel like you're a little bit on your own doing some of this work. That passage of the law and the repeal of the law
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if the population voted to allow it. While Douglas and his Southern supporters tried to frame the bill as protecting the political rights of settlers, horrified Northerners recognized it as repealing the 34-year-old Missouri Compromise and feared that its supporters' ultimate goal
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Elevating simple...
them he roasted them he smoked them he did everything imaginable with beep and made me try them I knew they were good for you they're high in vitamin C potassium magnesium and phosphates but I didn't really like them and I didn't get the repeal at this point I had been
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Why is the US...
limiting congressional terms, or even repealing the Second Amendment. While many enjoy strong support, their likelihood of passing is slim. Americans today are the most politically polarized since the Civil War, making it nearly impossible to reach a broad consensus.
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at all random free people from prisons and jails a some lifelong work of mine repeal laws criminalizing survival and that has to do with all kinds of street survival work invests in community self-governance provide safe housing for
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Why gun violence can't...
And you know what? We got a vote on a bill that nobody thought was going to see the light of day anytime soon. We're seeing real movement to repeal some of the most evil, ugly gun lobby legislation passed over the last dark decade.
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Prohibition: Banning...
the only amendment to be fully repealed. Members of the temperance movements believed that alcohol was the root of society’s problems, but the reality is more complicated. And while banning it completely didn’t work,
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The dark history of the...
and the Chinese Exclusion Act itself was finally repealed in 1943— over 60 years after it was enacted. But the US government continues to use this precedent to deploy sudden and sweeping immigration policies,
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A climate solution where...
Our plan would achieve nearly twice the emissions reductions of all Obama-era climate regulations combined, and nearly three times the new baseline after President Trump repeals all of those regulations.
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The movement that...
and California’s sterilization laws were finally repealed in 1979. Unfortunately today, the legal and illegal sterilization of many oppressed communities still continues around the globe.
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Afra Raymond: Three...
and for the first time that I could remember, there were mass protests against this corruption. And that gave me a lot of hope. Okay? Those of us who are, sometimes you feel like you're a little bit on your own doing some of this work. That passage of the law and the repeal of the law
Video examples
How one piece of...
if the population voted to allow it. While Douglas and his Southern supporters tried to frame the bill as protecting the political rights of settlers, horrified Northerners recognized it as repealing the 34-year-old Missouri Compromise and feared that its supporters' ultimate goal
Video examples
Elevating simple...
them he roasted them he smoked them he did everything imaginable with beep and made me try them I knew they were good for you they're high in vitamin C potassium magnesium and phosphates but I didn't really like them and I didn't get the repeal at this point I had been
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Why is the US...
limiting congressional terms, or even repealing the Second Amendment. While many enjoy strong support, their likelihood of passing is slim. Americans today are the most politically polarized since the Civil War, making it nearly impossible to reach a broad consensus.
Video examples
LA92 Panel - Live PIPE...
at all random free people from prisons and jails a some lifelong work of mine repeal laws criminalizing survival and that has to do with all kinds of street survival work invests in community self-governance provide safe housing for
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Why gun violence can't...
And you know what? We got a vote on a bill that nobody thought was going to see the light of day anytime soon. We're seeing real movement to repeal some of the most evil, ugly gun lobby legislation passed over the last dark decade.
Video examples
Prohibition: Banning...
the only amendment to be fully repealed. Members of the temperance movements believed that alcohol was the root of society’s problems, but the reality is more complicated. And while banning it completely didn’t work,
Video examples
The dark history of the...
and the Chinese Exclusion Act itself was finally repealed in 1943— over 60 years after it was enacted. But the US government continues to use this precedent to deploy sudden and sweeping immigration policies,
Video examples
A climate solution where...
Our plan would achieve nearly twice the emissions reductions of all Obama-era climate regulations combined, and nearly three times the new baseline after President Trump repeals all of those regulations.
Video examples
The movement that...
and California’s sterilization laws were finally repealed in 1979. Unfortunately today, the legal and illegal sterilization of many oppressed communities still continues around the globe.
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Jan Schakowsky
American Politician
Republicans who oppose Obamacare have a responsibility to show that they can do better - not return us to the days when insurance companies alone decided who to cover for what benefits at what price. Otherwise, they should move beyond the repeal fights of the past, accept Obamacare as the law of the land, and work with us to make real improvements.
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John McCain
American Politician
On 'don't ask, don't tell' I was always the same. I said we needed a complete review of the impact on morale and battle effectiveness of 'don't ask, don't tell' before we repeal it. That's my position now. Now they're trying to ram through a repeal without a - any kind of really realistic survey done.
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Caitlin Moran
British Journalist
The idea of not being able to control my own fertility genuinely terrifies me. That one mistake might change your life. That everything I am, and do, could be ended by the repeal of laws our mothers fought so hard for, that women had waited for the entire span of humanity to come about.
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Dominic Raab
British Politician
We should protect free speech by repealing offences that stifle legitimate debate - like 'glorification' of terrorism and religious hatred - but take a 'zero-tolerance' approach to extremists inciting violence.
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Sarah McBride
American Activist
Instead of moving backward, we should expand opportunity and protections by repealing hateful laws and passing comprehensive LGBT nondiscrimination laws at the local, state, and federal level.
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Michael Steele
American Politician
Congress must also enact pro-growth policies that encourage the economy to expand: like making tax relief permanent and repealing the death tax.
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Erik Paulsen
Algerian Politician
I'm not a supporter of ObamaCare. I voted to repeal it, to defund it, et cetera. But we do need to move on.
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Phil Gingrey
American Politician
We could repeal Dodd-Frank. I think that would be a big help.
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James Lankford
American Politician
I still strongly support a full repeal of Obamacare.
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Lisa Murkowski
American Politician
I've supported the repeal of ObamaCare.
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Jan Schakowsky
American Politician
Republicans who oppose Obamacare have a responsibility to show that they can do better - not return us to the days when insurance companies alone decided who to cover for what benefits at what price. Otherwise, they should move beyond the repeal fights of the past, accept Obamacare as the law of the land, and work with us to make real improvements.
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John McCain
American Politician
On 'don't ask, don't tell' I was always the same. I said we needed a complete review of the impact on morale and battle effectiveness of 'don't ask, don't tell' before we repeal it. That's my position now. Now they're trying to ram through a repeal without a - any kind of really realistic survey done.
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Caitlin Moran
British Journalist
The idea of not being able to control my own fertility genuinely terrifies me. That one mistake might change your life. That everything I am, and do, could be ended by the repeal of laws our mothers fought so hard for, that women had waited for the entire span of humanity to come about.
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Dominic Raab
British Politician
We should protect free speech by repealing offences that stifle legitimate debate - like 'glorification' of terrorism and religious hatred - but take a 'zero-tolerance' approach to extremists inciting violence.
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Sarah McBride
American Activist
Instead of moving backward, we should expand opportunity and protections by repealing hateful laws and passing comprehensive LGBT nondiscrimination laws at the local, state, and federal level.
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Michael Steele
American Politician
Congress must also enact pro-growth policies that encourage the economy to expand: like making tax relief permanent and repealing the death tax.
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Erik Paulsen
Algerian Politician
I'm not a supporter of ObamaCare. I voted to repeal it, to defund it, et cetera. But we do need to move on.
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Phil Gingrey
American Politician
We could repeal Dodd-Frank. I think that would be a big help.
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James Lankford
American Politician
I still strongly support a full repeal of Obamacare.
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Lisa Murkowski
American Politician
I've supported the repeal of ObamaCare.
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