Definition of Repeal
Repeal
re·peal


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the withdrawal, reversal, or invalidation of a law or other authoritative statement/ruling;

e.g. The repeal of the ban on the book resulted in record sales of the book.

(verb)
to revoke, rescind, or annul a law or other authoritative statement;

e.g. They voted to repeal the outrageous legislation.



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