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EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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It was suggested that the mutual security treaty with Japan be abrogated.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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But it is generally thought in the trade that the agreement has been abrogated by the Ivory Coast.
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Largely as a result of these influential criticisms, the law was altered so that the requirement of intent was abrogated.
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She willingly abrogates the power that knowledge gives in order to remain in ignorance.
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The normal privilege against self-incrimination is abrogated by the terms of section 31 in such proceedings.
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The pro-slavery compromise of the Constitution which required the rendition of fugitive slaves was abrogated.
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This basic right can not be abrogated by the decision of the parents, the doctor or the State.
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We shall fulfil the pledge given by the Prime Minister in 1987 and abrogated every year since then.