Definitions for Repeal

Repeal re·peal

Spelling: [ri-peel]
IPA: /rɪˈpil/

Repeal is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 99 anagrams from letters in Repeal (aeelpr).

Definitions for Repeal

noun

  1. the act of repealing; revocation; abrogation.

verb (used with object)

  1. to revoke or withdraw formally or officially:
  2. to revoke or annul (a law, tax, duty, etc.) by express legislative enactment; abrogate.

Origin of Repeal

1275-1325; Middle English repelen Anglo-French repeler, equivalent to re- re- + (a)peler to appeal

Examples for Repeal

Several attempts have been made to repeal it but unsuccessfully.

He wants to repeal Obamacare, and he wants to be confrontational.

It was in this tavern that the repeal of the Stamp Act was celebrated, 1767.

That should include an alternative to Obamacare, and not just a repeal.

The Republican Senate would "do everything humanly possibly to repeal Obamacare," Cruz promised.

To repeal the act of 1887 limiting the inheritance of personal property.

repeal, do we also delight in—Three cheers for the "gem of the sea!"

Ohio governor and smart money 2016 GOP hopeful just complimented Obamacare, and said a repeal isn't happening.

In my opinion, it was not the intention of the legislature to repeal it.

The Affordable Care Act is safely embedded, with repeal unlikely even with a freshly minted Republican Senate.

Word Value for Repeal
Scrable

8

Words with friends

10

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