abrogate

[ˈæbrəɡeɪt]

abrogate Definition

• 1. to abolish or annul by authority; put down
• 2. to treat as nonexistent

Using abrogate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "abrogate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The government has abrogated the treaty.

• Example

  The company's decision to abrogate the contract was met with legal action.

• Example

  The new law abrogates the old one.

abrogate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for abrogate

• repeal
• cancel
• rescind
• nullify
• invalidate

Antonyms for abrogate

• establish
• enact
• ratify

Phrases with abrogate

• abrogate one's responsibility

  to fail to fulfill one's duties or obligations

  Example

  He abrogated his responsibility as a parent by neglecting his children.

• abrogate a right

  to take away or deny someone's legal entitlement or privilege

  Example

  The new law abrogated the citizens' right to free speech.

• abrogate a contract

  to cancel or terminate a legal agreement

  Example

  The company decided to abrogate the contract due to unforeseen circumstances.

Origins of abrogate

from Latin 'abrogātus', past participle of 'abrogāre', meaning 'to repeal'

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Summary: abrogate in Brief

'Abrogate' [ˈæbrəɡeɪt] means to abolish or annul by authority, often used in legal contexts. It can also mean to treat as nonexistent. Examples include 'The government has abrogated the treaty' and 'The new law abrogates the old one.' Phrases like 'abrogate one's responsibility' and 'abrogate a right' use 'abrogate' to denote failing to fulfill duties or taking away someone's legal entitlement, respectively.