v.
Pronunciation: ' a-br ə - ˌ g ā t
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: -gat · ed ; -gat · ing
Etymology: Latin abrogatus, past participle of abrogare, from ab- + rogare to ask, propose a law ― more at RIGHT
Date: 1526
1 : to abolish by authoritative action : ANNUL
2 : to treat as nonexistent < abrogating their responsibilities>
synonyms see NULLIFY
– ab · ro · ga · tion \ ˌ a-br ə - ' g ā -sh ə n \ noun