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The council voted to abrogate the old rule.
What does Abrogate mean?
Abrogate means to officially cancel a rule or agreement.
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To officially cancel, end, or do away with a rule, law, or agreement.
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The new agreement may abrogate the earlier contract.
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A government should not abrogate important rights without a clear and fair process.
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MeaningAbrogate means to officially cancel a rule or agreement.
ExampleExample: The council voted to abrogate the old rule.
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- gayt
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enactUse when a law or rule is officially put into effect.
upholdUse when a rule, law, or agreement is supported.
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abrogate
verb
abrogated
Officially canceled or ended in the past.
noun
abrogation
The official cancellation of a rule, law, or agreement.
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