abrogate

American

[ab-ruh-geyt] / ˈæb rəˌgeɪt /

verb (used with object)

abrogated, abrogating

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
to put aside; put an end to.

abrogate British

/ ˈæbrəʊˌɡeɪt /

verb

(tr) to cancel or revoke formally or officially; repeal; annul

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Other Word Forms

abrogable adjective
abrogation noun
abrogative adjective
abrogator noun
nonabrogable adjective
unabrogable adjective
unabrogated adjective
unabrogative adjective

Etymology

Origin of abrogate

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 Latin abrogātus repealed (past participle of abrogāre ).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

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