Repeal Definition & Meaning
repeal
- noun
- the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
- verb
- cancel officially; "He revoked the ban on smoking"; "lift an embargo"; "vacate a death sentence"
"Repeal" in song lyrics
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"Convicted, but the last I heard he tried to repeal"
Ill Bill f/ Hero, Slaine — Too Young -
"I sue for exiled majesty's repeal;"
William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece -
"gov tax repeal"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with repeal
Usage tips for "repeal"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does repeal mean?
- the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation cancel officially; "He revoked the ban on smoking"; "lift an embargo"; "vacate a death sentence"
- What part of speech is repeal?
- Repeal is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does repeal have?
- Repeal has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).