abrogate | SAT Word of the Day
This is one of those ten-dollar words that could show up on the SAT. It's considered pretty formal.
ℹ️ Part of speech of abrogate
abrogate is a VERB.
🗣️ Pronunciation of abrogate
abrogate is pronounced /ˈæb.rə.ɡeɪt/ or AB-ruh-gayt.
📚️ Definition of abrogate
To formally abolish or repeal by official authority: to abrogate a law.
To put an end to; annul or cancel: to abrogate a treaty.
To evade, avoid, or neglect (a responsibility or duty): to abrogate one's obligations.
📰 Examples
Here are some examples of abrogate in usage:
The constitutional amendment effectively abrogated the earlier statute regarding voting rights.
The president's decision to abrogate the international climate agreement drew criticism from environmental activists.
The court ruled that the company could not abrogate its contractual responsibilities simply because the agreement became less profitable.