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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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Abrogated
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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).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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