abrogation

[ ab-ruh-gey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act or an instance of abrogating, or repealing:

   abrogation of the treaty's responsibility.

Word History and Origins

Origin of abrogation¹

First recorded in 1530–40; from Latin abrogātiōn-, stem of abrogātiō “a repeal,” equivalent to abrogāt(us), past participle of abrogāre “to repeal” + -iō -ion ( def ); abrogate ( def )

Example Sentences

Earlier this month, assembly elections were held in Jammu and Kashmir for the first time since the abrogation.

From BBC

Hugenberg also advanced a public referendum that called for the abrogation of the Treaty of Versailles, and the public trial and execution of any government official who had signed or helped implement the treaty’s punitive provisions.

From Salon

So the party's decision not to field any candidates in the ongoing general election - the first in the region since the abrogation of Article 370 - has come as a surprise to many.

From BBC

And TikTok itself is now suing the government over the ban, alleging abrogation of free speech, in a suit that will likely make note of Romney’s comments too.

From Slate

Moscow calls that an abrogation of previous British assurances to the contrary.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• annulment
• repudiation