disannul

verb

ˌdis-ə-ˈnəl How to pronounce disannul (audio)
Definition of disannulnext
as in to repeal
to put an end to by formal action the new administration seems intent on disannulling every social program instituted by its predecessor

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disannul
  1. repeal
  2. abolish
  3. cancel
  4. annul
  5. overturn
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  • A number of labor unions across industries have been at the forefront of the years-long push to repeal WEP and GPO.
    Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
  • While Republicans will control both houses of Congress next month, GOP leaders who support the limit could easily delay or kill any effort to repeal it.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of repeal
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  • Hungary has abolished income tax for mothers under the age of 30.
    Angela Saini, WIRED, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Billionaire Elon Musk, a close Trump adviser who is leading an effort to curb bureaucracy, has called for abolishing the agency.
    Manya Saini, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of abolish
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  • The church canceled the charity event with bags of rice and clothing items still arranged within the premises.
    Dyepkazah Shibayan and Chinedu Asadu, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Several schools have canceled Friday classes in Wisconsin due to the snowy weather.
    Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of cancel
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  • What's New The European Union has launched an investigation into TikTok over its role in Romania's recent presidential election, annulled following allegations of Russian interference.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Romania’s top court subsequently annulled the presidential election after accusations of Russian meddling and the victory of pro-Russia ultranationalist Calin Georgescu in the first round.
    Reuters, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of annul
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  • Trump's immunity claim is one of several attempts by his legal team to overturn his conviction and have the case dismissed.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Questions loom about TikTok as Trump's cabinet comes into shape In a ruling earlier this month, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit rejected TikTok’s bid to overturn the law.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of overturn
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