Showing Results for "repealed"

repealed

VERB

declare null and void

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abolish abrogate annul cancel dismantle invalidate lift nullify rescind reverse revoke set aside void wipe out withdraw

STRONG

KO backpedal blow countermand kill nix recall renege scrub vacate zap

WEAK

X-out back out call off opt out shoot down stand down throw over wash out weasel out worm out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

allow approve build enforce establish institute keep legalize permit ratify sanction support uphold validate

WEAK

enact pass

Example Sentences

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"The change that I was hoping to see through the amendment would have repealed that legal defence. It would not have created a new criminal offence and that's really important."

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

It repealed the zero-tolerance policy, going so far as to invite revoked dealers to reapply for new licenses.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

They should be repealed, and all such powers should be time-limited.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Issaks added that the Legislative Analyst’s Office has found no strong evidence that companies would flee California if the water’s edge tax break was repealed.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

These record losses took place during Prohibition itself, so perhaps Elizebeth drew a breath of relief when the policy was repealed in 1933.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield