REPEAL


Meaning of REPEAL in English

n.

Pronunciation: ri- ' p ē l

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English repelen, from Anglo-French repeler, literally, to call back, from re- + apeler to appeal, call

Date: 14th century

1 : to rescind or annul by authoritative act especially : to revoke or abrogate by legislative enactment

2 : ABANDON , RENOUNCE

3 obsolete : to summon to return : RECALL

– repeal noun

– re · peal · able \ - ' p ē -l ə -b ə l \ adjective

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