1. to officially cancel or revoke a law, rule, or regulation

1. the act of officially canceling or revoking a law, rule, or regulation

Examples

• Congress voted to repeal the outdated tax law.
• The city council decided to repeal the parking restrictions.
• Citizens petitioned for the repeal of the controversial ordinance.
• The repeal of Prohibition ended in 1933.
• Lawmakers are considering the repeal of several regulations.
• The governor signed the bill to repeal the old statute.
• The repeal process requires a majority vote in both chambers.