repeal (subs.) Copy link Outline 1. expr. by abrŏgātio, Cic. Att. 3, 22; dērŏgātio, or obrŏgātio, Auct. Her. 2, 10, 15 (for the distinction of these v. preced. art.).2. rescissio • repeal (subs.): 1. expr. by abrŏgātio, Cic. Att. 3, 22; dērŏgātio, or obrŏgātio, Auct. Her. 2, 10, 15 (for the distinction of these v. preced. art.). 2. rescissio: the r. of a former decree, r. prioris decreti, Callist. Dig. 50, 9, 5.