— abrogable /ab"reuh geuh beuhl/ , adj. — abrogation , n. — abrogative , adj. — abrogator , n.
/ab"reuh gayt'/ , v.t., abrogated, abrogating .
1. to abolish by formal or official means; annul by an authoritative act; repeal: to abrogate a law.
2. to put aside; put an end to.
[ 1520-30; abrogatus repealed (ptp. of abrogare ). See AB-, ROGATION, -ATE 1 ]
Syn. 1. cancel, revoke, rescind, nullify, void, invalidate.
Ant. 1. ratify, establish; preserve.