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abrogate v

Abrogate means to formally cancel or repeal a rule or agreement. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of abrogate

  • to formally cancel or repeal a rule or agreement

Usage examples of abrogate

Parliament voted to abrogate the treaty and end the country's obligations under it.

The company cannot simply abrogate an employee's rights by changing the handbook overnight.

The court held that the later statute abrogated the earlier rule.

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