Abrogate
As a Verb
- To officially end or cancel a law, agreement, or policy.
- To abolish or do away with something formally or legally.
- To ignore or fail to fulfill a responsibility or duty.
As Other Form
- Abrogation (Noun): The act of officially abolishing or canceling something.
Word History
The word abrogate comes from the Latin abrogare, meaning “to repeal” or “to annul,” from ab- (away) and rogare (to propose a law). It originally referred to the formal process of revoking laws but later expanded to mean ending or dismissing anything officially.
Examples
- The government decided to abrogate the outdated law.
- The contract was abrogated due to a breach of terms.
- He abrogated his duties by refusing to take responsibility.
Synonyms
Repeal, revoke, abolish, annul, cancel
Related Words
Invalidate, terminate, nullify, overrule
Antonyms
Enforce, establish, uphold, enact
