abrogation

[ ab-ruh-gey-shuh n ]

/ ˌæb rəˈgeɪ ʃən /

the act or an instance of abrogating, or repealing: abrogation of the treaty's responsibility.

Words nearby abrogation

This idea has been worked up to a science of abrogation, according to which some verses of the Qurn abrogate others.

The Faith of Islam |Edward Sell
Most important among them is the enactment, interpretation, suspension, and abrogation of all laws of the republic.

The Governments of Europe |Frederic Austin Ogg
Nevertheless its repeal or abrogation is a thing to be insisted on, and pursued, till it shall be accomplished.

The Works of Daniel Webster, Volume 1 |Daniel Webster
The reformation includes not only the abrogation of the old, but also the introduction of the new.

Sermons of Christmas Evans |Joseph Cross

To me the abrogation of reason, on any pretense, is the most rooted blasphemy of which the mind of man is capable.

King John of Jingalo |Laurence Housman