Definitions
- Referring to a law or agreement that has been officially canceled or annulled. - Talking about a decision or ruling that has been declared invalid or no longer in effect. - Describing the act of repealing or revoking a previously established rule or regulation.
- Referring to a license, permit, or privilege that has been taken away or canceled. - Talking about a decision or order that has been rescinded or invalidated. - Describing the act of annulling or canceling a previously granted permission or right.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the cancellation or invalidation of something previously established.
- 2Both words imply that a previous decision or rule is no longer in effect.
- 3Both words can be used in legal or official contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Abrogated is more commonly used in legal or formal contexts, while revoked can be used in both formal and informal settings.
- 2Scope: Abrogated is typically used for laws, treaties, or agreements, while revoked is used for licenses, permits, or privileges.
- 3Timing: Abrogated implies that the cancellation occurred before the law or agreement was put into effect, while revoked implies that the cancellation occurred after the license or permit was granted.
- 4Authority: Abrogated suggests that the cancellation was done by a higher authority, such as a government or court, while revoked can be done by the granting authority or a third party.
- 5Severity: Revoked implies a more severe action, as it involves taking away a previously granted right or privilege, while abrogated may simply mean canceling a law or agreement.
Remember this!
Abrogate and revoke are synonyms that both refer to the cancellation or invalidation of something previously established. However, abrogate is typically used in legal or formal contexts to describe the cancellation of laws, treaties, or agreements, while revoke is used for licenses, permits, or privileges. Additionally, abrogate implies that the cancellation occurred before the law or agreement was put into effect, while revoke implies that the cancellation occurred after the license or permit was granted.
