Definition

A person or group that advocates for the cancellation or removal of a law or regulation.

Example

The repealer argued passionately for the removal of the outdated law.

Conversation

Did you hear about the repealer group that’s trying to change the law?

Yeah, I read about that; it sounds pretty intense!

I wonder what their main reason is for being a repealer.

I think they believe the current law is outdated and needs to be revised.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Repealer → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "peal" (from Latin "pellere", meaning to drive or push). The suffix "-er" indicates a person who performs an action. Thus, a repealer is a person who drives or pushes back a law or regulation again, effectively canceling it.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'driving back' ('re-') a law or rule — that's what a repealer does.

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