Abrogate

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Definition: Abrogate

Quick Summary of Abrogate

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

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Dictionary Definition

  1. transitive To annul by an authoritative act; to abolish by the authority of the maker or her or his successor; to repeal; — applied to the repeal of laws, decrees, ordinances, the abolition of customs, etc.
  2. transitive To put an end to; to do away with.
  3. molecular biology Block a process or function.

Also:

  • To cancel or nullify an agreement or contract, either unilaterally or with mutual consent.
  • To abolish, annul, or repeal a law by formal authoritative action.

Full Definition of Abrogate

v. to annul or repeal a law or pass legislation that contradicts the prior law. Abrogate also applies to revoking or withdrawing conditions of a contract.

Synonyms For Abrogate

repeal, nullify, abolish, revoke, invalidate

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Definition Sources

Definitions for Abrogate are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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