Definition of repeal

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re·peal    (r-pl) KEY 

TRANSITIVE VERB:
re·pealed, re·peal·ing, re·peals

1. To revoke or rescind, especially by an official or formal act.
2. Obsolete To summon back or recall, especially from exile.

NOUN:

The act or process of repealing.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English repelen, repealen, from Anglo-Norman repeler, alteration of Old French rapeler : re-, re- + apeler, to appeal ; see appeal

OTHER FORMS:
re·peala·ble(Adjective), re·pealer(Noun)