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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
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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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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