abrogate /ˈæbrəˌgeɪt/ verb abrogates; abrogated; abrogating
abrogates; abrogated; abrogating
Learner's definition of ABROGATE
[+ object] formal
1
: to end or cancel (something) in a formal and official way废除;废止;取消 -
abrogate a law废除法律
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abrogate a treaty废止条约
2
: to fail to do what is required by (something, such as a responsibility)失职;未能完成(职责) — abrogation
/ˌæbrəˈgeɪʃən/ noun, plural abrogations [count, noncount]