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    abrogate
    /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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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishABROGATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    ABROGATE definition: 1. to end a law, agreement, or custom formally: 2. to avoid something that you should do: 3. to…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › abrogateAbrogate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    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.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › abrogateABROGATE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Abrogate definition: to abolish by formal or official means; annul by an authoritative act; repeal. See examples of ABROGATE used in a sentence.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › abrogateAbrogate - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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.

  6. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › abrogateabrogate - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 2, 2024 · On the Overtures of Peace.: Whose laws, like those of the Medes and Persian, they cannot alter or abrogate. 1961, Parliament of the United Kingdom, “Section 1”, in Suicide Act 1961 ‎ [1], page 14: The rule of law whereby it is a crime for a person to commit suicide is hereby abrogated.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryABROGATE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    ABROGATE meaning: 1. to end a law, agreement, or custom formally: 2. to avoid something that you should do: 3. to…. Learn more.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishABROGATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    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]

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishabrogate verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of abrogate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. www.thefreedictionary.com › abrogateAbrogate - definition of abrogate by The Free Dictionary

    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.

  11. www.yourdictionary.com › abrogateAbrogate Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Abrogate definition: To abolish, do away with, or annul, especially by authority.