Abrogated Word Meaning

early 16th century: from Latin abrogat- ‘repealed’, from the verb abrogare, from ab- ‘away, from’ + rogare ‘propose a law’

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

repeal or do away with

• a proposal to abrogate temporarily the right to strike

evade (a responsibility or duty)

evade responsibility or duty

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