Except and Repeal

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Except verb - To present an opposing opinion or argument.

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Repeal and except are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Repeal" instead a verb "Except".

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

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Except and repeal are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Except" instead a verb "Repeal".

Nearby Words: repealed, repealing

This is justified, as these countries would routinely repeal old laws that no longer have any use except wasting space on their Statute Books and confusing lawyers.

Source: Grandfather Clause
However, you can repeal the Charter, which strips out all of these regulations except the law against planetbusting.

Source: Video Game / Sid Meiers Alpha Centauri aka: Alpha Centauri

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