ABROGATE

abrogate

Verb

  1. To annul by an authoritative act; to abolish by the authority of the maker or her or his successor; to repeal; -- applied to the repeal of laws, decrees, ordinances, the abolition of customs, etc. <ref name=SOED/>
  2. To put an end to; to do away with. <ref name=SOED/>

Adjective

  1. Abrogated; abolished.


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