abrogate

verb

Meaning

Formally revoke, repeal, or do away with a law, right, or formal agreement.

Examples

The committee voted to abrogate the existing policy regarding overtime pay.
He argued that the new legislation effectively abrogated the rights granted by the previous charter.

Synonyms: repeal, cancel, revoke, rescind

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abrogate

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈæbrəɡeɪt/

Definition

Formally revoke, repeal, or do away with a law, right, or formal agreement.

Examples

The committee voted to abrogate the existing policy regarding overtime pay.
He argued that the new legislation effectively abrogated the rights granted by the previous charter.
International pressure forced the regime to abrogate the controversial decree.

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