ABROGATION

abrogation, repeal, annulment

(noun) the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

abrogation (countable and uncountable, plural abrogations)

The act of abrogating; a repeal by authority; abolition. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]

Source: Wiktionary


Ab`ro*ga"tion, n. Etym: [L. abrogatio, fr. abrogare: cf. F. abrogation.]

Definition: The act of abrogating; repeal by authority. Hume.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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