abrogation

CEFRC2

/ˌæb.ɹəˈɡeɪ.ʃ(ə)n/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The official ending or cancellation of a law or agreement.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The act of abrogating.

Examples

  • The abrogation of the treaty caused significant tension between both nations.

  • The treaty's abrogation caused controversy.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˌæb.ɹəˈɡæɪ.ʃ(ə)n/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A repeal by authority; abolition.

  2. The blocking of a molecular process or function.

More examples

In context

  • The abrogation of rights was illegal.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

First attested in 1535. From Middle French abrogation, from Latin abrogātiō (“repealed”), from abrogo, from ab (“from”) + rogo (“ask, inquire”). By surface analysis, ab- + Latin rog- + -ate + -ion.