Repeal and Ratify

Repeal

Repeal verb - To put an end to by formal action.
Usage example: in 1933, Congress passed the 21st Amendment which repealed the Prohibition Amendment of 1919, thus making the sale, distribution, and use of alcohol legal once again

Ratify is an antonym for repeal in topics: abolish, declare null and void.

Nearby Words: repealed, repealing

Ratify

Ratify verb - To give official acceptance of as satisfactory.

Repeal is an antonym for ratify in approve topic.

Nearby Words: ratification, ratified, ratifying

Common collocations

bill repeal bill ratify bill
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