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repealing

  • present participle of repeal.

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Repealing the water’s edge tax break isn’t the only tax-related proposal being considered as the state seeks to increase revenue.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Repealing it requires that the legislature pass two identical resolutions to amend the Constitution in successive sessions separated by an election and, ultimately, voter approval in a statewide referendum.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Repealing the amendment would require approval from two-thirds of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, or a constitutional convention called by two-thirds of state legislatures - a process viewed as highly unlikely.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025

Repealing the new fee structure is just one facet of the legislation.

From Washington Times • Jun. 23, 2023

An Act for Liberty of Conscience, and Repealing such Acts or Clauses in any Act of Parliament which are inconsistent with the same.

From Thomas Davis, Selections from his Prose and Poetry by Rolleston, T. W. (Thomas William)