WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025
ab•ro•gate /ˈæbrəˌgeɪt/USA pronunciation
v. [~ + object], -gat•ed, -gat•ing.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025- to abolish by official means:The dictator abrogated the treaty.
ab•ro•gate
(ab′rə gāt′),USA pronunciation v.t., -gat•ed, -gat•ing.
ab•ro•ga•ble
(ab′rə gə bəl),USA pronunciation adj.
ab′ro•ga′tion, n.
ab′ro•ga′tive, adj.
ab′ro•ga′tor, n.
- to abolish by formal or official means; annul by an authoritative act;
repeal:to abrogate a law. - to put aside;
put an end to.
- Latin abrogātus repealed (past participle of abrogāre). See ab-, rogation, -ate1
- 1520–30
ab′ro•ga′tive, adj.
ab′ro•ga′tor, n.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged cancel, revoke, rescind, nullify, void, invalidate.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged ratify, establish; preserve.
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