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 Latin abrogātus repealed (past participle of abrogāre ).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C16: from Latin abrogātus repealed, from ab- ¹+ rogāre to propose (a law)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

Among crucial steps, it’s long past time to restore three treaties that the United States abrogated — ABM, Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces and Open Skies.

From Salon

“Mr. Loftis has abrogated his responsibility as a state treasurer,” he said.

From New York Times

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

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

Duterte tried to abrogate a key defense pact that would have restrained American forces from entering the Philippines for large-scale war drills but later backpedaled from the effort.

From Washington Times

Related Words

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