repeal rules

[/rɪˈpiːl ruːlz/]
verb phrase
revogar regras
1. to officially annul, cancel, or abrogate established rules, regulations, or laws
The government decided to repeal rules that were no longer effective.
O governo decidiu revogar as regras que não eram mais eficazes.
2. to formally withdraw or rescind regulations that were previously in effect
Congress voted to repeal rules limiting business operations.
O Congresso votou para revogar as regras que limitavam operações comerciais.
This term is primarily used in formal legal, governmental, and business contexts in both the United States and Brazil. In the USA, repealing rules is often associated with deregulation efforts and political debate. In Brazil, revogar regras is commonly used in legislative and administrative proceedings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
abolish rulesrescind rulesannul rulesabrogate rulesrevoke rulesinvalidate rules
Antonyms / Antônimos
enact rulesestablish rulesimpose rulesenforce rulesimplement rules

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
revogar regras
standard usage in formal and legal contexts
São Paulo
revogar regras
commonly used in business and legal settings
Rio de Janeiro
revogar regras
standard legal terminology
Portugal
revogar regras
formal legal term; also 'anular regras' or 'suspender regras'

Related Words

legislationregulationstatuteordinancerepealamendmentnullifyderegulation

Related Idioms & Phrases

repeal rules and regulations
repeal outdated rules
move to repeal rules
vote to repeal rules
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