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.
Tower of London. The massive White Tower is a typical example of Norman military architecture, whose influence was felt throughout the kingdom. It was built on the Thames by William the Conqueror to protect London and assert his power. The Tower of London â an imposing fortress with many layers of history, which has become one of the symbols of royalty â was built around the White Tower. Description is available under license CC-BY-SA IGO 3.0