abrogate

[ ab-ruh-geyt ]

verb (used with object)

, ab·ro·gat·ed, ab·ro·gat·ing.

1. to abolish by formal or official means; annul by an authoritative act; repeal:

   to abrogate a law.

   Synonyms: invalidate, void, nullify, rescind, revoke, cancel

   Antonyms: preserve, establish, ratify

2. to put aside; put an end to.

abrogate

/ ˈæbrəʊˌɡeɪt /

verb

1. tr to cancel or revoke formally or officially; repeal; annul

Derived Forms

• ˌabroˈgation, noun
• ˈabroˌgator, noun

Other Words From

• ab·ro·ga·ble [ab, -r, uh, -g, uh, -b, uh, l], adjective
• abro·gation noun
• abro·gative adjective
• abro·gator noun
• non·abro·ga·ble adjective
• un·abro·ga·ble adjective
• un·abro·gated adjective
• un·abro·gative adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of abrogate¹

1520–30; < Latin abrogātus repealed (past participle of abrogāre ). See ab-, rogation, -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of abrogate¹

C16: from Latin abrogātus repealed, from ab- ¹+ rogāre to propose (a law)

Example Sentences

Since power and politics are so eternally interwoven, it is unthinkable that less populated states would choose to abrogate the power slathered upon them through the 12th Amendment.

From Seattle Times

She declined to cite Windsor, Obergefell, or any other Supreme Court decisions that supersede and abrogate Lofton.

From Slate

The imaginary cities are about more than just Jetson fantasies - they will be read, quite openly, as white only; and on Federal land they will be designed to abrogate the rights of homeless people - they're a sop to the fantasies of the seasteaders and the preppers.

From Salon

Duterte took steps, which he later withdrew, to abrogate a key security agreement with the U.S. that allowed large numbers of American forces to enter the Philippines for combat exercises.

From Seattle Times

Why did Trump abrogate the deal?

From Slate

Related Words

• abolish
• annul
• invalidate
• nullify
• quash
• renege
• repeal
• revoke
• undo