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repeal

UK
/rɪˈpiːl/
US
/rɪˈpil/

Translations

repealnoun
repeals
pl
UK
/rɪˈpiːl/
US
/rɪˈpil/
abrogationDroit ; désigne l’acte d’abroger une loi ou un règlement.
The repeal of the outdated law was celebrated by many citizens.
L’abrogation de la loi obsolète a été célébrée par de nombreux citoyens.
Additional translations
révocationSens juridique plus général ; moins courant qu’« abrogation » pour une loi.
Synonyms
abrogation
revocation
cancellation
rescission
annulment
repealverb
repealed
Past Simple
repealed
Past Participle
repealing
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈpiːl/
US
/rɪˈpil/
Transitive verb meaning to revoke or annul a law or regulation.
abrogerDroit ; s’emploie pour une loi, un texte ou un règlement.
Parliament agreed to repeal the outdated tax law.
Le Parlement a accepté d’abroger l’ancienne loi fiscale.
Additional translations
révoquerEmploi juridique possible, mais moins précis qu’« abroger » pour une loi.
Synonyms
rescind
annul
abrogate
invalidate
nullify
countermand
void
abolish
cancel
withdraw
retract
revoke
repealadjective
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "repeal vote")
abrogatoireDroit ; relatif à l’abrogation d’un texte.
The senator launched a repeal campaign against the controversial policy.
Le sénateur a lancé une campagne abrogatoire contre cette politique controversée.

Definitions

repealnoun
The act or process of officially revoking or annulling a law, regulation, or legislative measure.
The repeal of the outdated law was celebrated by many citizens.
A specific statute or decision that revokes previous legislation.
The healthcare repeal was challenged in court.
repealverb
To revoke or annul (a law, statute, or regulation).
Parliament agreed to repeal the outdated tax law.
repealadjective
Relating to, calling for, or involved in the repeal of legislation.
The senator launched a repeal campaign against the controversial policy.
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