verb
- past tense of abrogate; formally repealed, abolished, or annulled (a law, agreement, or custom)
Usage: formal; legal
Examples
- The new government abrogated the previous trade agreement.
- The constitutional amendment abrogated several outdated laws.
- The treaty was abrogated after both parties failed to meet their obligations.
- The court ruling effectively abrogated the company’s exclusive contract.
- Parliament abrogated the controversial legislation last month.
- The military coup abrogated all existing civil rights protections.