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repeal

noun verb

The act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
R
Ends with
L
Contains
EP
Scrabble score
8
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɹəˈpiːl

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Definitions

noun

  1. The act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation

verb

  1. Cancel officially

    “He revoked the ban on smoking”

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Example Sentences

He revoked the ban on smoking
Lift an embargo
Vacate a death sentence

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