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ab·ro·gate

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–verb (used with object), -gat·ed, -gat·ing.

1.	to abolish by formal or official means; annul by an authoritative act; repeal: to abrogate a law.

2.	to put aside; put an end to.

[Origin: 1520–30; < L abrogātus repealed (ptp. of abrogāre). See ab-, rogation, -ate¹

]

—Related forms

ab·ro·ga·ble

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ab·ro·ga·tion, noun

ab·ro·ga·tive, adjective

ab·ro·ga·tor, noun

—Synonyms 1. cancel, revoke, rescind, nullify, void, invalidate.

—Antonyms 1. ratify, establish; preserve.

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ab·ro·gate Audio Help (āb'rə-gāt') Pronunciation Key
tr.v. ab·ro·gat·ed, ab·ro·gat·ing, ab·ro·gates
To abolish, do away with, or annul, especially by authority.

[Latin abrogāre, abrogāt- : ab-, away; see ab-¹ + rogāre, to ask; see reg- in Indo-European roots.]

ab'ro·ga'tion n., ab'ro·ga'tive adj., ab'ro·ga'tor n.

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