abrogation

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation

Etymology

First attested in 1535. From Middle French abrogation, from Latin abrogātiō (“repealed”), from abrogo, from ab (“from”) + rogo (“ask, inquire”). By surface analysis, ab- + Latin rog- + -ate + -ion.

In classic literature

Synonyms

repeal, annulment

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