Meaning of the word abrogate in English

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abrogate

US /ˈæb.rə.ɡeɪt/

UK /ˈæb.rə.ɡeɪt/

repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement)

Example:

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The government decided to abrogate the old treaty.

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The new law will abrogate many existing regulations.

Synonym:

repeal revoke rescind annul cancel

Synonym:

institute establish enact validate uphold

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