disenact

/ˌdɪsɪˈnækt/

Definitions

1. verb

to cancel or repeal an enactment or law

“The new government decided to disenact the controversial law passed by the previous administration.”

2. verb

to annul or abolish an ordinance, statute, or law

“The judge disenacted the city ordinance, declaring it unconstitutional.”

3. noun

the act of cancelling or repealing an enactment or law

“The disenactment of the law sparked widespread protests in the city.”

Synonyms

  • abolish
  • cancel
  • repeal

Antonyms

  • enact
  • enforce