The difference between Abolish and Repeal
When used as verbs, abolish means to end a law, system, institution, custom or practice, whereas repeal means to cancel, invalidate, annul.
Repeal is also noun with the meaning: an act or instance of repealing.
check bellow for the other definitions of Abolish and Repeal
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Abolish as a verb:
To end a law, system, institution, custom or practice.
Examples:
"Slavery was abolished in the nineteenth century."
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Abolish as a verb (archaic):
To put an end to or destroy, as a physical object; to wipe out.
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Repeal as a verb (transitive):
To cancel, invalidate, annul.
Examples:
"to repeal a law"
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Repeal as a verb:
To recall; to summon (a person) again; to bring (a person) back from exile or banishment.
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Repeal as a verb:
To suppress; to repel.
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Repeal as a noun:
An act or instance of repealing.