What is the meaning of repeal?

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noun

The act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation.
- synonyms: abrogation, annulment

verb

Cancel officially.
- usage: "He revoked the ban on smoking"; "lift an embargo"; "vacate a death sentence"
- synonyms: revoke, annul, lift, countermand, reverse, overturn, rescind, vacate

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