repeal
Translation
to revoke, to abolish, to rescind
Examples
The government decided to repeal the unpopular law.
The government decided to repeal the unpopular law.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to officially end a law The law was repealed last year.
Similar Words
Synonyms: revoke, abolish, rescind; Antonyms: enact, pass, introduce
Etymology
From Old French 'rapeler' (to call back), from 're-' (back) + 'apeler' (to call). To 'call back' a law.
Memory Tips
Think of it like 're-appeal'. You appeal again to have a law taken back or canceled.