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abrogate

Pronunciation: /ˈabrəgeɪt/

Definition of abrogate

verb

[with object] formal
  • repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement):a proposal to abrogate temporarily the right to strike

Derivatives

abrogator

noun

Origin:

early 16th century: from Latin abrogat- 'repealed', from the verb abrogare, from ab- 'away, from' + rogare 'propose a law'

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