Definitions
- Referring to the act of officially repealing or abolishing a law, agreement, or treaty. - Talking about the cancellation or revocation of a previously established rule or regulation. - Describing the act of nullifying or invalidating a contract or agreement.
- Referring to the official removal or revocation of a law, policy, or regulation. - Talking about the act of canceling or annulling a previously established rule or statute. - Describing the process of withdrawing or rescinding a legal decision or judgment.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the act of removing or canceling something previously established.
- 2Both words are used in legal and political contexts.
- 3Both words involve the revocation of a previously established rule or law.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Abrogate is often used to refer to the cancellation of treaties or agreements, while repeal is more commonly used for laws or policies.
- 2Formality: Abrogate is considered more formal than repeal.
- 3Usage: Abrogate is less common than repeal in everyday language.
- 4Connotation: Abrogate can have a negative connotation, implying a breach of trust or agreement, while repeal is more neutral.
Remember this!
Abrogate and repeal are synonyms that refer to the act of removing or canceling something previously established. However, abrogate is more formal and often used in legal or political contexts to refer to the cancellation of treaties or agreements, while repeal is more commonly used for laws or policies.
