1. repeal-the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation. abrogation, annulment. derogation - (law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law; any derogation of the common law is to be strictly construed. cancellation-the act of cancelling; calling off some arrangement. vacation-the act of making something legally void.
Brief synthesis. The Tower of London is an internationally famous monument and one of Englandâs most iconic structures. William the Conqueror built the White Tower in 1066 as a demonstration of Norman power, siting it strategically on the River Thames to act as both fortress and gateway to the capital.
The Tower of London from Tower Bridge. The Tower of London is not one structure but a complex of buildings begun during the time of William the Conqueror. Originally built as a fortress to keep hostile Londoners at bay it was also used to keep watch for enemies approaching along the River Thames.