English · Word Candidate

repeal

/ɹəˈpiːl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: repeals · repealing · repealed

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To cancel, invalidate, annul.

Verb

Examples

to repeal a law

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To recall; to summon (a person) again; to bring (a person) back from exile or banishment.

Verb

Examples

There weepe, for till my Gaueston be repeald, Assure thy selfe thou comst not in my sight.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

An act or instance of repealing.

Noun

Examples

Wednesday June 02, 2021, Has the Northern Ireland Protocol undermined the United Kingdom? When a newer Act of Parliament is incompatible with earlier law, it usually takes precedence, under the doctrine of “implied repeal”.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “repeal” mean?

To cancel, invalidate, annul.

Is “repeal” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.