Abrogates
/əˈbrɒɡeɪts/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present of abrogate, meaning to abolish or annul a law, right, or formal agreement.
The legislature abrogates outdated statutes to update the legal code.
Forms
- abrogate
- abrogated
- abrogating
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Commentary
As a third-person singular present verb, 'abrogates' is used when describing the act an authority takes to formally annul or repeal legal instruments.
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