
Repeal
Legal Authority
Repeal is an official action, usually by a government or other authority.
The Supreme Court has the authority to repeal federal laws.
Formal Context
Use 'repeal' in formal discussions or writings about laws and policies.
Legislators debated on whether to repeal the obsolete regulation.
Complete Cancellation
'Repeal' means to completely remove a law, not just modify it.
Activists demanded to repeal the act, not just amend it.
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