Constitute and Repeal

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Constitute verb - To put into effect through legislative or authoritative action.

Usage example: charged with enforcing such regulations as are constituted by the government

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Repeal is an antonym for constitute.

Repeal verb - To put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to).

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Constitute is an antonym for repeal.

Nearby Words: repealed, repealing

constitute laws

repeal laws

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