repealed

verb

Definition of repealednext
past tense of repeal
1
as in canceled
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to) the company called the furniture store to repeal the order for six new desks

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2
as in abolished
to put an end to by formal action in 1933, Congress passed the 21st Amendment which repealed the Prohibition Amendment of 1919, thus making the sale, distribution, and use of alcohol legal once again

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as in retracted
to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to) if I find that you have been lying about this, I'll instantly repeal every promise I made to you

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