Abrogated
/əˈbrɒɡeɪtɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Having been officially annulled, repealed, or abolished, especially a law or legal agreement.
The abrogated treaty no longer holds any legal effect.
Forms
- abrogate
- abrogates
- abrogating
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Commentary
The term is typically used to describe laws or treaties that have been formally repealed or annulled; the past participle 'abrogated' indicates the action has been completed.
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