abrogate
C2CEFR level
78/100Rarity: rare
FormalRegister
General verb
To repeal or formally do away with a law, right, or agreement.
The new administration threatened to abrogate the trade treaty within its first year.
Law verb
To repeal or formally abolish a right, agreement or provision.
The new master agreement purported to abrogate all prior understandings between the parties.
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