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as in cancelled
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
the company called the furniture store to repeal the order for six new desks
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as in abolished
to put an end to by formal action
in 1933, Congress passed the 21st Amendment which repealed the Prohibition Amendment of 1919, thus making the sale, distribution, and use of alcohol legal once again
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as in retracted
to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to)
if I find that you have been lying about this, I'll instantly repeal every promise I made to you
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Recent Examples of repealed
However, the bill's language caused much confusion and gridlock in 2019, leading Parliament to pursue an additional measure, which repealed the 2011 act and instituted the Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill, which Queen Elizabeth II assented to in March 2022.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Voters in November repealed part of a decade-old law that softened some criminal penalties and ousted two progressive district attorneys who championed such reforms.
—Mackenzie Mays, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
This month parts of it were repealed by Proposition 36.
—Koko Nakajima, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
In Nebraska, nearly 60% of voters repealed a voucher law.
—April Rubin, Axios, 26 Dec. 2024
This certainly may not be the last word on the CTA, but the magnitude of penalties that could be involved suggests filing now, even if the CTA is eventually modified or repealed, may be the only option.
—Martin Shenkman, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
This could drop considerably, though, to 23% to 34% below 2005 levels if EPA emissions regulations are repealed along with other measures, potentially including a whole-scale repeal of the sweeping Biden climate law.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
Some strange laws in states have since been repealed, or were never true laws after all, and rather just rumors that have circulated.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 17 Dec. 2024
President Biden repealed the order in January 2021.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Voters in November repealed part of a decade-old law that softened some criminal penalties and ousted two progressive district attorneys who championed such reforms.
—Mackenzie Mays, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
This month parts of it were repealed by Proposition 36.
—Koko Nakajima, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
In Nebraska, nearly 60% of voters repealed a voucher law.
—April Rubin, Axios, 26 Dec. 2024
This certainly may not be the last word on the CTA, but the magnitude of penalties that could be involved suggests filing now, even if the CTA is eventually modified or repealed, may be the only option.
—Martin Shenkman, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
This could drop considerably, though, to 23% to 34% below 2005 levels if EPA emissions regulations are repealed along with other measures, potentially including a whole-scale repeal of the sweeping Biden climate law.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
Some strange laws in states have since been repealed, or were never true laws after all, and rather just rumors that have circulated.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 17 Dec. 2024
President Biden repealed the order in January 2021.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repealed
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In 2023, a group of House Republicans attempted to raise sales taxes with the FairTax Act, which would have abolished the Internal Revenue Service and replaced income tax and other levies with a national sales tax.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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Courtesy of the Social Security Fairness Act, millions of Americans will see higher Social Security checks now that the windfall elimination provision (WEP) and GPO (government pension offset) have been abolished.—
Suzanne Blake
Reporter,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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No American Airlines flights were canceled as a result of the stoppage.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
24 Dec. 2024
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That order was canceled about an hour later, the Air Traffic Control Command Center said in an advisory.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Biden, the oldest sitting president at 82, withdrew from the race in July, as questions about his age and fitness for office surged following a disastrous CNN debate performance in June.—
Justin Gomez,
ABC News,
8 Jan. 2025
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In response, Hungary withdrew its stake from the bank, marking a rare concession in its complex balancing act between East and West.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Approximately 30 vehicles left abandoned on Sunset and Palisades will be moved by the county to provide clear access, the fire department said.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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As thousands were evacuated from the area, the streets were clogged, and some people simply abandoned their cars without leaving their keys behind.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
8 Jan. 2025
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In instances when those requests were denied, workers often chose to resign instead of putting their health at risk.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Jan. 2025
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Will Howard wanted to get on stage after the Rose Bowl, but a bowl employee denied him.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But the Department of Health took exception to Peterson’s recommendation, saying Cooley’s license should be revoked.—
Jim Saunders,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2025
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Scott and Diana Anderson’s membership in the club was revoked after an allegation that Scott Anderson was drunk in public in 2017.—
Defne Karabatur,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The Magic, now 19-12, have contradicted that wisdom.—
Josh Robbins,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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However, but it’s now been flatly contradicted.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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