Ad sense

Friday, February 8, 2013

abrogate

to give up, repeal, set aside (L ab, from, rogare, to ask)
Constantine refused when asked to abrogate his throne.
Free citizens should not abrogate their rights under the Constitution.

Treaties are sometimes abrogated by irresponsible nations.
Synonyms for abrogate include annul, void and nullify.

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