abrogate
[ ab-ruh-geyt ]
verb (used with object),ab·ro·gat·ed, ab·ro·gat·ing.
to abolish by formal or official means; annul by an authoritative act; repeal: to abrogate a law.
to put aside; put an end to.
Origin of abrogate
1Other words for abrogate
Opposites for abrogate
Other words from abrogate
- ab·ro·ga·ble [ab-ruh-guh-buhl], /ˈæb rə gə bəl/, adjective
- ab·ro·ga·tion, noun
- ab·ro·ga·tive, adjective
- ab·ro·ga·tor, noun
- non·ab·ro·ga·ble, adjective
- un·ab·ro·ga·ble, adjective
- un·ab·ro·gat·ed, adjective
- un·ab·ro·ga·tive, adjective
Words that may be confused with abrogate
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British Dictionary definitions for abrogate
abrogate
/ (ˈæbrəʊˌɡeɪt) /
verb
(tr) to cancel or revoke formally or officially; repeal; annul
Origin of abrogate
1C16: from Latin abrogātus repealed, from ab- 1 + rogāre to propose (a law)
Derived forms of abrogate
- abrogation, noun
- abrogator, noun
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