abrogate
verb | /abrogate/
to officially end or repeal a law, agreement, or custom
abrogate
verb | /abrogate/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMto officially end or repeal a law, agreement, or custom
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"The government decided to abrogate the outdated law."
"The treaty was abrogated due to repeated violations."
Mnemonic Trick
Abrogate = Abort + Gate → Shut the gate by canceling the rule.
Etymology
From Latin abrogare = to annul
ab- (away) + rogare (to ask, propose)
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