repeal

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Meanwhile, local opponents have gathered enough signatures for a referendum—in the November election—that would repeal the zoning change.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

In that sense, “policymakers may be able to cushion the blow, but they cannot repeal physical bottlenecks,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

The cabinet also decided to repeal a legal requirement for a transaction permit to complete any purchase of real estate, thereby reducing oversight meant to prevent fraud.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

Raman portrayed her ballot proposal as part of a larger strategy to blunt statewide efforts to repeal Measure ULA.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

As the news of the repeal was broadcast over the radio, stores like New York’s Gimbels and Bloomingdale’s immediately opened their liquor departments.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler