Disapply

[Allen165]

According to Wiktionary, "disapply" means to decline to apply a rule or law that previously applied (disapply - Wiktionary).

But can it simply mean "stop applying"? Would, for example, "inconsistent national legislation must be disapplied" be correct?

Thanks!

 

[5jj]

Your link led me to a word I had not seeen or heard before. I would not recommend that you use it in everyday speaking or writing.

 

[Allen165]

Your link led me to a word I had not seeen or heard before. I would not recommend that you use it in everyday speaking or writing.

Hahaha. I know it's not used in everyday English, and it may be confined to legal contexts. But I really like it, although I wouldn't use it in everyday life.

I think it can also mean "stop applying," which makes sense given that "disapply" is the opposite of "apply."

http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/disapply

http://eortrial.co.uk/default.aspx?id=1129210

The above links seem to support my view.