Question

Abrogate (verb)

Accepted Answer

1. To abolish by formal, authoritative action; to annul, repeal.

2. To treat as nonexistent; to do away with, set aside.

Abrogate is commonly used with its second sense, as in such phrases as “abrogating responsibility” or “abrogating one’s duty.”

Front	Abrogate (verb)
Back	1. To abolish by formal, authoritative action; to annul, repeal. 2. To treat as nonexistent; to do away with, set aside. Abrogate is commonly used with its second sense, as in such phrases as “abrogating responsibility” or “abrogating one’s duty.”

Abrogate Abrogating Verb Abolish Formal Authoritative Action Annul