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abrogate
[ ab-ruh-geyt ]
/ ˈæb rəˌgeɪt /
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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.
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Origin of abrogate
OTHER WORDS FROM abrogate
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British Dictionary definitions for abrogate
abrogate
/ (ˈæbrəʊˌɡeɪt) /
verb
(tr) to cancel or revoke formally or officially; repeal; annul
Derived forms of abrogate
abrogation, nounabrogator, nounWord Origin for abrogate
C16: from Latin abrogātus repealed, from ab- 1 + rogāre to propose (a law)
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