/ ˈæbrəgeɪt; NAmE / verb
[ vn ] ( technical ) to officially end a law, an agreement, etc.
SYN repeal
► ab·ro·ga·tion / ˌæbrəˈgeɪʃn; NAmE / noun [ U ]
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WORD ORIGIN
early 16th cent.: from Latin abrogat- repealed, from the verb abrogare , from ab- away, from + rogare propose a law.