re·peal (r -p l )tr.v. re·pealed, re·peal·ing, re·peals 1. To revoke or rescind, especially by an official or formal act. 2. Obsolete To summon back or recall, especially from exile. n. The act or process of repealing. [Middle English repelen, repealen, from Anglo-Norman repeler, alteration of Old French rapeler : re-, re- + apeler, to appeal; see appeal.] re·peal a·ble adj.re·peal er n. |
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