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Term: to repeal

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To revoke or annul a law or regulation.

Sample Sentence 1: The government has decided to repeal the controversial tax law due to public outcry.

Sample Sentence 2: The committee is in favor of repealing the outdated regulations that are impeding innovation.

Sense 2: To withdraw or rescind a decision or action.

Sample Sentence 1: The athlete's contract was repealed after he failed a drug test.

Sample Sentence 2: The school board voted to repeal its previous decision to eliminate the arts program.

Sense 3: (Local Usage) To overturn or cancel a city ordinance.

Sample Sentence 1: The residents are petitioning to repeal the noise ordinance that restricts late-night events.

Sample Sentence 2: The mayor announced his plans to repeal the parking regulations that have caused inconvenience to local businesses.