ABROGATE


Meaning of ABROGATE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈa-brə-ˌgāt ]

transitive verb

( -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 ˌa-brə-ˈgā-shən noun

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