disannul

verb

ˌdis-ə-ˈnəl How to pronounce disannul (audio)
Definition of disannulnext
as in to repeal
to put an end to by formal action the new administration seems intent on disannulling every social program instituted by its predecessor

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disannul
  1. repeal
  2. abolish
  3. cancel
  4. annul
  5. overturn
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  • Initially, officials issued a tsunami warning for some coastal areas, although this was repealed a few hours later.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The only time in U.S. history a constitutional amendment has been repealed was when the 18th Amendment prohibiting the manufacture, sale and transportation of intoxication liquors, better known as prohibition, was repealed in 1933 through the addition of the 21st Amendment, LeRoy noted.
    Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of repeal
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  • Rankin believed that without a widespread moral awakening, the prospect was slim that slavery could be abolished.
    TIME, TIME, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Kash Patel vows to abolish the ‘deep state’; Trump’s FBI pick thrills MAGA base Robby Soave and Steven Olikara weigh in on Donald Trump’s nominee to spearhead the FBI, Kash Patel.
    The Hill, The Hill, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of abolish
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  • The Japan Times reported that Ms. Nakayama had canceled an appearance at a Christmas concert in Osaka, Japan, scheduled for that same day, citing health issues.
    Alex Williams, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2024
  • While appearing on Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast, the host asked the Shazam! actor if he got canceled for leaning right in the election.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of cancel
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  • Many observers have expressed concerns that annulling the vote could trigger civil unrest.
    Stephen McGrath, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The country's Constitutional Court on Friday annulled the Nov. 24 first round of presidential elections due to evidence of Russian interference, taking a stand where other affected countries have been flailing.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of annul
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  • Han leads a minority faction within the ruling party, and 18 lawmakers in his faction voted with opposition lawmakers to overturn Yoon’s martial law decree.
    Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Eighteen lawmakers in his faction voted with the opposition to overturn Yoon's martial law decree.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of overturn
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