Repealed
/rɪˈpiːld/
Definitions
- (adj.) Having been officially revoked or annulled by legislative or authoritative action.
The statute was repealed last year and is no longer enforceable.
Forms
- repeal
- repeals
- repealing
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Commentary
Used to describe laws or regulations formally withdrawn; often appears in legislative and statutory contexts.
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