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Meaning of the word abrogate in English

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abrogate

US /ˈæb.rə.ɡeɪt/
UK /ˈæb.rə.ɡeɪt/
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Verb

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
Antonym:
institute establish enact validate uphold
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abrogation