had been abrogating

• past perfect progressive

  past perfect progressive

  Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.

  of abrogate.
  abrogate

  verb (used with object)

  to abolish by formal or official means; annul by an authoritative act; repeal.

Related Words

• abolish
• annul
• invalidate
• nullify
• quash
• renege
• repeal
• revoke
• undo