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repeal /ri-pēlˈ or -pēˈəl/ transitive verb- To revoke
- To annul
- To quash, repress, set aside (Spenser and Milton)
- To recall from banishment (obsolete)
- To try to have restored to favour (Shakespeare)
noun- Abrogation
- (with cap) dissolution of the Union between Great Britain and Ireland called for by O’Connell (historical)
ORIGIN: OFr rapeler, from pfx re-, and apeler to appeal repealˈable adjective repealˈer noun - A person who repeals
- (with cap) an advocate of Repeal (historical)
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