abrogator
rəˌgeɪt 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.
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abrogate (ˈæbrəʊˌɡeɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| (tr) to cancel or revoke formally or officially; repeal; annul | |
| [C16: from Latin abrogātus repealed, from | |
| abro'gation | |
| —n | |
| 'abrogator | |
| —n | |
| abrogate (ˈæbrəʊˌɡeɪt) | |
| —vb | |
| (tr) to cancel or revoke formally or officially; repeal; annul | |
| [C16: from Latin abrogātus repealed, from | |
| abro'gation | |
| —n | |
| 'abrogator | |
| —n | |
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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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