Repeal Meaning in English

word

US

ɹiˈpiɫ/, /ɹɪˈpiɫ

ri-PEEL

UK

ɹɪpˈiːl

ri-PEEL

Definition

To officially cancel or end a law, rule, or regulation so it is no longer valid.

Usage & Nuances

'Repeal' is a formal, legal term mainly used with laws and official rules. Common collocations: 'repeal a law', 'the repeal of'. Not used for canceling events or appointments.

• Spanish: derogar - revocar
• Portuguese (BR): revogar - anular (lei)
• Portuguese (PT): revogar - anular (lei)
• Chinese (Simplified): 废除 - 撤销 (法律)
• Chinese (Traditional): 廢除 - 撤銷 (法律)
• Hindi: रद्द करना - समाप्त करना (कानून)
• Arabic: إلغاء - نسخ (قانون)
• Bengali: বাতিল করা - রদ করা
• Russian: отменить - аннулировать (закон)
• Japanese: 廃止する
• Vietnamese: bãi bỏ
• Korean: 폐지하다
• Turkish: yürürlükten kaldırmak
• Urdu: منسوخ کرنا - کالعدم کرنا
• Indonesian: mencabut - membatalkan (undang-undang)

Example Sentences

The government decided to repeal the old tax law.

basic

A law can only be repealed by the parliament.

basic

The city council voted to repeal the parking ban.

basic

Many citizens protested, hoping the new law would be repealed.

natural

It took years of debate to finally repeal that controversial policy.

natural

The president promised to repeal outdated regulations if elected.

natural