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abrogation

[ ab-ruh-gey-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act or an instance of abrogating, or repealing:

    abrogation of the treaty's responsibility.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of abrogation1

First recorded in 1530–40; from Latin abrogātiōn-, stem of abrogātiō “a repeal,” equivalent to abrogāt(us), past participle of abrogāre “to repeal” + -iō -ion ( def ); abrogate ( def )

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Example Sentences

He thought that the temporary abrogation of a popular form of government was by no means desirable.

The French could not work this treaty, and for long would not consent to its abrogation, and the fact tied British hands.

But that portion of the doctrine which proclaims the abrogation of death and of sin, is affirmed with redoubled emphasis.

Thus began the agitation which led to the abrogation of the Missouri Compromise.

The abrogation of religious liberty was, therefore, not merely advisable, but absolutely necessary.

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