ABROGATED | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Abrogate

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

early 16th century: from Latin abrogat- ‘repealed’, from the verb abrogare, from ab- ‘away, from’ + rogare ‘propose a law’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈabrəɡeɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

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

Short Definition:

repeal or do away with

Examples:
  • a proposal to abrogate temporarily the right to strike
Definition:

evade (a responsibility or duty)

Short Definition:

evade responsibility or duty

Examples:
  • we believe the board is abrogating its responsibilities to its shareholders

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