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Repeal

usgb/rɪˈpiːl/Volume
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Legal Authority

Repeal is an official action, usually by a government or other authority.

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The Supreme Court has the authority to repeal federal laws.
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Formal Context

Use 'repeal' in formal discussions or writings about laws and policies.

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Legislators debated on whether to repeal the obsolete regulation.
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Complete Cancellation

'Repeal' means to completely remove a law, not just modify it.

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Activists demanded to repeal the act, not just amend it.
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