were abrogating

• past progressive

  past progressive

  Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.

  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