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early 16th century: from Latin abrogat- ‘repealed’, from the verb abrogare, from ab- ‘away, from’ + rogare ‘propose a law’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