abrogate — to officially end or cancel a law, agreement, or custom
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to officially end or cancel a law, agreement, or custom
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæbrəɡeɪt/
Example Sentences
- The dictator tried to abrogate all previous laws, but forgot he also canceled his own salary.
- The company cannot simply abrogate the contract without facing legal consequences.
- My roommate thinks he can abrogate our cleaning schedule, but the dishes in the sink disagree.
abrogate
VERB[/ˈæbrəɡeɪt/]
to officially end or cancel a law, agreement, or custom
Officially cancelling a law or agreement
AB-man ROWS through GATE — laws abolished, agreements abrogated!
The delegate tried to investigate, but the judge chose to abrogate!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'abrogare', meaning 'to repeal or annul'. The word combines the prefix 'ab-' (away from) with 'rogare' (to ask or propose), literally meaning 'to ask away' or 'to set aside'.
Breakdown
ab- (away from) + rogare (to ask/propose) = abrogate (to officially repeal or cancel)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The dictator tried to abrogate all previous laws, but forgot he also canceled his own salary.”
“The company cannot simply abrogate the contract without facing legal consequences.”
“My roommate thinks he can abrogate our cleaning schedule, but the dishes in the sink disagree.”
“The parliament voted to abrogate the outdated environmental regulations.”
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