aufheben

Definitions of aufheben
  1. verb
    declare null and void; make ineffective
    synonyms: abmelden, absagen
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    types:
    ablehnen, verneinen, widerrufen
    cancel officially
    erlassen
    release from (claims, debts, or taxes)
    abschreiben, absetzen
    cancel (a debt)
    type of:
    ansprechen
    declare to be
  2. verb
    secure and keep for possible future use or application
    synonyms: beibehalten, zurückhalten
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    type of:
    behalten, beibehalten, erhalten, halten, wahren
    retain possession of
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