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Abrogate

ˈabrəɡeɪt

Abrogate definitions

verb

Inflections:

abrogate abrogated abrogates abrogating

repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement)

"a proposal to abrogate temporarily the right to strike"

Synonyms:
repudiate revoke repeal rescind overturn overrule override do away with annul cancel break off invalidate nullify void negate dissolve countermand veto declare null and void discontinue
evade (a responsibility or duty)

"we believe the board is abrogating its responsibilities to its shareholders"