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- Dictionaryabrogate/ˈabrəɡeɪt/
verb
- 1. repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement): "a proposal to abrogate temporarily the right to strike"
- 2. evade (a responsibility or duty): "we believe the board is abrogating its responsibilities to its shareholders"
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ABROGATE definition: 1. to end a law, agreement, or custom formally: 2. to avoid something that you should do: 3. to…. Learn more.
The meaning of ABROGATE is to abolish by authoritative action : annul. How to use abrogate in a sentence. Did you know? Abrogate vs. Arrogate Should you abdicate, abrogate, abjure, or just resign? Synonym Discussion of Abrogate.
Abrogate definition: to abolish by formal or official means; annul by an authoritative act; repeal. See examples of ABROGATE used in a sentence.
Abrogate means to abolish or avoid. When someone cuts in front of you in line, they are abrogating your right to be the next one served. When you cut in line, you are abrogating your responsibility to those who were in line before you.
Definition of 'abrogate' Word Frequency. abrogate. (æbrəgeɪt ) Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense abrogates , present participle abrogating , past tense, past participle abrogated. verb. If someone in a position of authority abrogates something such as a law, agreement, or practice, they put an end to it. [formal]
Definition of abrogate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
ABROGATE meaning: 1. to end a law, agreement, or custom formally: 2. to avoid something that you should do: 3. to…. Learn more.
Abrogate definition: To abolish, do away with, or annul, especially by authority.
ABROGATE meaning: 1 : to end or cancel (something) in a formal and official way; 2 : to fail to do what is required by (something, such as a responsibility)
abrogate. to abolish or annul by formal means; to repeal; put aside; cancel; revoke; rescind; nullify: to abrogate a law. Not to be confused with: abdicate – renounce or relinquish, such as a right: He will abdicate the throne to marry a commoner.; resign, quit; abandon; repudiate.
