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

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

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

From Los Angeles Times

The petitioners said that the abrogation of Article 370 also took away the region's internal sovereignty without considering the will of its people.

From BBC

“This constitutional framework provided a mechanism to be part of the Indian union. The abrogation was a betrayal and an assault on our identity,” he said.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• annulment
• repudiation