1. (v. t.) To recall, as a deed, will, law, or statute; to revoke; to rescind\ or abrogate by authority, as by act of the legislature; as, to repeal a law.

2. (v. t.) To recall; to summon again, as persons.

3. (v. t.) To suppress; to repel.

4. (n.) Recall, as from exile.

5. (n.) Revocation; abrogation; as, the repeal of a statute; the repeal of a law or a usage.

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