Definition

1. Verb:
   • To revoke formally: To officially or formally end or cancel something, especially a law, agreement, or custom, often through an act of authority.

Usage

• The word "abrogate" is a formal verb used primarily in legal, political, or official contexts. It describes the deliberate and authoritative act of ending the validity of a law, treaty, right, or established practice. It implies a decisive and often unilateral action.

Examples

• Verb:
  • The new government moved to abrogate the unpopular treaty.
  • A country cannot unilaterally abrogate international agreements.
  • The Supreme Court ruling effectively abrogated the old statute.

Advanced Usage

• "to abrogate responsibility": To formally or officially renounce or evade a duty or obligation.
  • The regime was accused of abrogating its responsibility to protect its citizens.

Variants and Related Words

• Abrogation (n): The formal act of revoking or abolishing.
  • The abrogation of the law caused significant controversy.

Synonyms

• Repeal: To revoke or annul a law or act of parliament.
• Annul: To declare invalid.
• Rescind: To revoke, cancel, or repeal a law, order, or agreement.
• Revoke: To officially cancel.

Antonyms

• Enact: To make into law.
• Ratify: To give formal consent, making something officially valid.
• Uphold: To confirm or support a law or principle.

Related Phrases

• "to abrogate a contract": To formally declare a contract void.
  • The court granted the company the right to abrogate the contract due to fraud.
• "to abrogate a right": To formally take away or nullify a right.
  • The new policy was seen as an attempt to abrogate fundamental rights.

Verb

1. revoke formally