PsychologyAugust 11, 2026

repealing

ree-PEEL-ing

Definition

The act of formally revoking, annulling, or officially canceling a law, ordinance, or legislative act.

Etymology

Derived from the Anglo-French word 'repeler,' meaning to call back or revoke, which itself comes from the Latin 're-' (back) and 'appellare' (to appeal or call upon).

In the news

In the context of ethics complaints, repealing refers to the potential or proposed action of nullifying existing ethical standards or policies currently under review.

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