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abrogate

Main Entry:: ab·ro·gate
Pronunciation:: \ˈa-brə-ˌgāt\
Function:: transitive verb
Inflected Form(s):: ab·ro·gat·ed; ab·ro·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

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\ˌa-brə-ˈgā-shən\ noun

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