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It said Francis had abrogated all past subsidies and that Vatican-own apartments should be rented out to senior officials at the same rates that apply to renters with no connection to the Vatican.

From Reuters • Mar. 1, 2023

Back then, political leaders in London, Paris, and Berlin had abrogated control of basic policy to warrior chieftains.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2018

By 1958, Sarit had abrogated the constitution, halted elections and imposed even stricter limitations on free speech.

From Time • Oct. 13, 2016

At home, congressional and press critics raised the cry that the President had abrogated a longstanding pledge to spare Hanoi and Haiphong.

From Time Magazine Archive

After many delays Charles II had abrogated the charter.

From The Siege of Boston by French, Allen