Legal System

Abrogation

/ ab-roh-GAY-shun /

Definition

The repeal or abolition of a law or treaty by formal act.

Used in Context

“Abrogation of the old treaty allowed new negotiations to begin.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: abrogare, to repeal

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