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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.
2.
to put aside; put an end to.
Related forms
ab·ro·ga·tion, noun
ab·ro·ga·tive, adjective
ab·ro·ga·tor, noun
non·ab·ro·ga·ble, adjective
EXPANDSynonyms
1. cancel, revoke, rescind, nullify, void, invalidate.
1. cancel, revoke, rescind, nullify, void, invalidate.
Antonyms
1. ratify, establish; preserve.
1. ratify, establish; preserve.
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Abrogate
is an SAT word you need to know.
So is objective. Does it mean:
| something that one's efforts or actions are intended to attain or accomplish |
| to reduce or lower, as in rank, office, reputation, or estimation |
Example Sentences
- Express reservation of this option could make termination easier, but it makes it easier for all parties to abrogate.
- Free parking placards abrogate the intent of these laws.
- This is a step in the battle to abrogate or bring a reduction in the juke box license fees which now amount to a total of $160.
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Word Origin & History
abrogate
1520s, from adj. abrogate (mid-15c.), from L. abrogatus, pp. of abrogare "to annul, repeal (a law)," from ab- "away" + rogare "propose a law, request" (see rogation).
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