Make
Make verb - To put into effect through legislative or authoritative action.
Usage example: the legislature failed to make any new laws last session
Repeal
Repeal verb - To put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to).
Nearby Words: repealed, repealing
Both words in one sentence
- After taking a hit in the 1929 Crash, Nucky decides to make up for his loses by switching Republicans for Democrats and convincing these to repeal Prohibition.
Source: Historical Person Punchline
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