REPEAL

 

repeal,n.RESCIND(3); esp., abrogation of an existing law by legislative act. [Cases: Statutes

149–170, 232. C.J.S. Statutes §§ 143–144, 212–213, 276–291, 293–298, 300–302, 304–305.] —

repeal,vb.

express repeal.Repeal by specific declaration in a new statute or main motion. [Cases:

Statutes 151. C.J.S. Statutes § 280.]

implied repeal.Repeal by irreconcilable conflict between an old law or main motion and a

more recent law or motion. — Also termed repeal by implication. [Cases: Statutes 159. C.J.S.

Statutes § 287.]

repeal by implication.See implied repeal. [Blacks Law 8th]