repeal

To take away a rule or law that's not needed anymore.



Word Structure

rih-PEEL

Sentence Examples

The tax increase was repealed.

Amendments can be repealed.

The repeal of the 18th amendment ended prohibition.

Semantic Relatives

Amendment

Law

Revoke



Textbook

Explore American Democracy Chapter 2 by Attainment

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