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- Dictionaryabrogate/ˈabrəɡeɪt/
verb
- 1. repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement): "a proposal to abrogate temporarily the right to strike"
- 2. evade (a responsibility or duty): "we believe the board is abrogating its responsibilities to its shareholders"
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The meaning of ABROGATE is to abolish by authoritative action : annul. How to use abrogate in a sentence. Did you know? Abrogate vs. Arrogate Should you abdicate, abrogate, abjure, or just resign? Synonym Discussion of Abrogate.
ABROGATE definition: 1. to end a law, agreement, or custom formally: 2. to avoid something that you should do: 3. to…. Learn more.
Abrogate definition: to abolish by formal or official means; annul by an authoritative act; repeal. See examples of ABROGATE used in a sentence.
Abrogate means to abolish or avoid. When someone cuts in front of you in line, they are abrogating your right to be the next one served. When you cut in line, you are abrogating your responsibility to those who were in line before you.
ABROGATE meaning: 1. to end a law, agreement, or custom formally: 2. to avoid something that you should do: 3. to…. Learn more.
verb. If someone in a position of authority abrogates something such as a law, agreement, or practice, they put an end to it. [formal] The next prime minister could abrogate the treaty. [VERB noun] Synonyms: revoke, end, recall, withdraw More Synonyms of abrogate. abrogation (æbrəgeɪʃən ) uncountable noun [NOUN of noun]
Definition of abrogate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
