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repealing

/rɪˈpiːlɪŋ/

/rɪˈpilɪŋ/

repealingnoun

repealings

Translations

отмена

The repealing of the law was met with mixed reactions.

Отмена закона вызвала смешанные реакции.

Definitions

The act of repealing; revocation or annulment of a law or other official measure.

The repealing of the outdated statute was welcomed by civil rights groups.

Synonyms

repealinggerund / present participle

/rɪˈpiːlɪŋ/

/rɪˈpilɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe a clause, act, or measure that repeals another.

Definitions

Serving to repeal; revoking or annulling.

The repealing clause eliminates the outdated provisions.

repealverb

repealing

Gerund

repealed

Past Simple

repealed

Past Participle

repealing

Gerund

/rɪˈpiːl/

/rɪˈpil/

Transitive verb meaning to revoke or annul a law or regulation.

Definitions

To revoke or annul (a law, statute, or regulation).

Parliament agreed to repeal the outdated tax law.

Synonyms

repealnoun

Definitions

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The repeal of the outdated law was celebrated by many citizens.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.

repealadjective

Definitions

Relating to, calling for, or involved in the repeal of legislation.

The senator launched a repeal campaign against the controversial policy.