repeal
gb/ɹɪpˈil/ us/ɹɪpˈil/
B2
English
~ 6700
hatályon kívül helyez, eltöröl, hatályon kívül helyezés, eltörlés
VERB
B2
FORMAL
1
eltöröl
B2
Usage pattern:
to repeal [a law/rule/tax/ban]
The government voted to repeal the controversial law.
A kormány megszavazta a vitatott törvény hatályon kívül helyezését.
Activists are urging Congress to repeal the outdated tax.
Aktivisták sürgetik a Kongresszust, hogy törölje el az elavult adót.
Several states have recently repealed bans on same‑sex marriage.
The new administration pledged to repeal the policy within its first year.
They failed to secure enough votes to repeal the existing regulations.
Learner examples
The city repealed the old parking rule.
Az önkormányzat hatályon kívül helyezte a régi parkolási szabályt.
Many people want the government to repeal this law.
Sokan szeretnék, ha a kormány hatályon kívül helyezné ezt a törvényt.
The party promised to repeal the new tax.
The court decision forced them to repeal the policy.
Lawmakers agreed to repeal the ban last night.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "repeal" for everyday cancellations (e.g., "repeal a class" or "repeal a meeting"). "Repeal" is mainly used for official laws, rules, and policies. For normal plans, use verbs like "cancel" or "call off." Learners also confuse "repeal" with "appeal": "appeal" means to ask a higher court or authority to change a decision, not to cancel a law.
Meaning
officially cancel a law or rule
Collocations
repeal a law
|repeal a tax
|repeal a ban
|repeal legislation
|vote to repeal
|move to repeal
Synonyms
revoke (often used for official decisions, permissions, or licenses as well as laws; slightly broader use)
|
abolish (stresses ending something completely, often something seen as unfair or outdated)
Antonyms
enact (means to make a proposal into an official law, the opposite of canceling it)
Themes
law
|politics
|government
Definition
to officially stop a law or rule so that it is not used anymore
To officially end or withdraw a law, rule, or regulation so that it no longer has legal effect.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
2
Many citizens protested against the repeal of the environmental protections.
Sok állampolgár tiltakozott a környezetvédelmi előírások hatályon kívül helyezése ellen.
The repeal of Prohibition changed American social life dramatically.
A szesztilalom eltörlése drámai módon megváltoztatta az amerikai társasági életet.
Lawmakers are debating the repeal of several outdated regulations.
The party’s platform includes the repeal of the controversial immigration law.
Opponents argue that the repeal of the tax will increase inequality.
Learner examples
People marched in the street to demand the repeal of the new law.
Az emberek utcára vonultak, hogy követeljék az új törvény hatályon kívül helyezését.
The repeal of the ban was big news.
A tilalom eltörlése nagy hír volt.
Some groups support the repeal of this rule, but others do not.
The government announced the repeal of two old taxes.
They started a campaign for the repeal of the law.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say "do a repeal" or "make a repeal" instead of using natural phrases like "the repeal of a law" or "call for the repeal of a law." Also, they may confuse "repeal" (ending a law) with "appeal" (asking a higher court to review a decision).
Meaning
the act of ending a law or rule
Collocations
the repeal of
|call for the repeal of
|complete repeal
|partial repeal
|campaign for repeal
|oppose the repeal
Synonyms
abolition (a general word for ending a system or practice; often used for ending long‑standing institutions)
Antonyms
enactment (refers to the process or act of making something into law, the opposite of ending it)
Themes
law
|politics
|government
Definition
the official act of ending a law or rule so that people do not have to follow it anymore
The official act of canceling a law, rule, or regulation so that it no longer has legal effect.
Grammar
Dictionary form
repeal
IPA
GB/ɹɪpˈil/
US/ɹɪpˈil/
Syllables & stress
re - peal (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (peal)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: repeal
- Plural: repeal
Verb
- Base: repeal
- 3rd Person Singular: repeals
- Present Participle: repealing
- Past: repealed
Word family
Forms
repeals
verb
repealing
verb
repealed
verb
Expressions
repeal and replace
1/ɹɪpˈil ˈænd ɹˌiplˈeɪs/
fixed phrase
technical
end a law and bring in another
to end an existing law or policy and start a different one in its place
Examples
- The party promised to repeal and replace the healthcare law within two years.
- Some lawmakers want to repeal and replace the policy, while others prefer to fix it.
- Their campaign focused on plans to repeal and replace several major regulations.