repeal
Translation
to repeal, to revoke, to abolish
Examples
The government decided to repeal the unpopular law.
The government decided to repeal the unpopular law.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to officially make a law no longer valid The government decided to repeal the unpopular law.
Similar Words
Synonyms: revoke, rescind, abolish; Antonyms: enact, ratify
Etymology
From Old French 'rapeler' (to call back), from 're-' (back) + 'apeler' (to call).
Memory Tips
Think of 're-calling' a law, as in calling it back and making it void.