abrogate

[ ab-ruh-geyt ]
/ ˈæb rəˌgeɪt /

verb (used with object), ab·ro·gat·ed, ab·ro·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.

Origin of abrogate

1520–30; < Latin abrogātus repealed (past participle of abrogāre). See ab-, rogation, -ate1

SYNONYMS FOR abrogate

1 cancel, revoke, rescind, nullify, void, invalidate.

ANTONYMS FOR abrogate

1 ratify, establish; preserve.

OTHER WORDS FROM abrogate

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH abrogate

abdicate abrogate arrogate derogate

Words nearby abrogate

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Words related to abrogated

invalidate, annul, revoke, undo, abolish, nullify, quash, renege, repeal, scrub, void, negate, vacate, nix, retract, vitiate, abate, reject, cancel, end

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British Dictionary definitions for abrogated

abrogate
/ (ˈæbrəʊˌɡeɪt) /

verb

(tr) to cancel or revoke formally or officially; repeal; annul

Derived forms of abrogate

abrogation, noun abrogator, noun

Word Origin for abrogate

C16: from Latin abrogātus repealed, from ab- 1 + rogāre to propose (a law)