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abrogate

verb / AB-roh-gayt / Hard
Meaning

To formally repeal, cancel, or abolish a law, agreement, or right by official means

Origin / Etymology

Latin abrogare, ab (away) + rogare (to ask/propose)

Synonyms
Annul Repeal Rescind Revoke
Antonyms
Uphold Ratify Maintain Enforce
Example Sentence
"The government chose to abrogate the agreement citing changed strategic circumstances, a move that drew criticism from constitutional experts for bypassing parliamentary debate."
🎯 UPSC Usage

Powerful word for GS2 polity and GS3 economy. Use when laws are formally cancelled (e.g. abrogation of Article 370; abrogation of treaties). The noun form 'abrogation' was central to the J&K reorganisation debate in 2019.

Relevant Subjects
Polity
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