Definition of Repeal. Meaning of Repeal. Synonyms of Repeal
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Definition of Repeal
Repeal Repeal Re*peal" (r?-p?l"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Repealed
(-p?ld"); p. pr. & vb. n. Repealing.] [OF. repeler to call
back, F. rappeler; pref. re- re- + OF. apeler, F. appeler, to
call, L. appellare. See Appeal, and. cf. Repel.]
1. To recall; to summon again, as persons. [Obs.]
The banished Bolingbroke repeals himself, And with
uplifted arms is safe arrived. --Shak.
2. To recall, as a deed, will, law, or statute; to revoke; to
rescind or abrogate by authority, as by act of the
legislature; as, to repeal a law.
3. To suppress; to repel. [Obs.]
Whence Adam soon repealed The doubts that in his
heart arose. --Milton.
Syn: To abolish; revoke; rescind; recall; annul; abrogate;
cancel; reverse. See Abolish.
Repeal Repeal Re*peal", n.
1. Recall, as from exile. [Obs.]
The tribunes are no soldiers; and their people Will
be as rash in the repeal, as hasty To expel him
thence. --Shak.
2. Revocation; abrogation; as, the repeal of a statute; the
repeal of a law or a usage.
