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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024ab•ro•gate /ˈæbrəˌgeɪt/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object], -gat•ed, -gat•ing. - to abolish by official means:The dictator abrogated the treaty.
ab•ro•ga•tion /ˌæbrəˈgeɪʃən/USA pronunciation n. [countable]See -roga-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024ab•ro•gate (ab′rə gāt′),USA pronunciation v.t., -gat•ed, -gat•ing. - to abolish by formal or official means; annul by an authoritative act;
repeal:to abrogate a law. - to put aside;
put an end to.
- Latin abrogātus repealed (past participle of abrogāre). See ab-, rogation, -ate1
- 1520–30
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged cancel, revoke, rescind, nullify, void, invalidate.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged ratify, establish; preserve.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: abrogate /ˈæbrəʊˌɡeɪt/ vb - (transitive) to cancel or revoke formally or officially; repeal; annul
Etymology: 16th Century: from Latin abrogātus repealed, from ab-1 + rogāre to propose (a law) |