Repealed Uncommon

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Verb

simple past tense and past participle of repeal

"The government repealed the controversial law last year after public outcry forced them to take action."

In plain English: Repealed means that an old law has been officially canceled so it is no longer valid.

"The government repealed the old law that raised taxes on small businesses."

Example Sentences

"The government repealed the old law that raised taxes on small businesses." verb

"The city council repealed the old parking rules last night." verb

"My grandfather told me that he voted to repeal the tax on sugar." verb

"They finally repealed the law that made it hard to get a loan." verb