abrogate

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ab·ro·gate /ˈæbrəɡeɪt/ verb [transitiveT] formal

to officially end a legal agreement, practice etc 取消，废除

Both governments voted to abrogate the treaty.

两国政府均投票通过废除这项条约。

—abrogation /ˌæbrəˈɡeɪʃən/ noun [countableC, uncountableU]

Examples from the Corpus

abrogate• It was suggested that the mutual security treaty with Japan be abrogated.• Largely as a result of these influential criticisms, the law was altered so that the requirement of intent was abrogated.• The pro-slavery compromise of the Constitution which required the rendition of fugitive slaves was abrogated.• This basic right can not be abrogated by the decision of the parents, the doctor or the State.• But it is generally thought in the trade that the agreement has been abrogated by the Ivory Coast.• The normal privilege against self-incrimination is abrogated by the terms of section 31 in such proceedings.• We shall fulfil the pledge given by the Prime Minister in 1987 and abrogated every year since then.• She willingly abrogates the power that knowledge gives in order to remain in ignorance.

From Longman Business Dictionary

abrogateab·ro·gate /ˈæbrəgeɪt/ verb [transitiveT] formalLAW

to officially end a law, agreement, or practice

They accused the company of abrogating its contract.

Origin abrogate

(1500-1600) Latin past participle of abrogare, from ab- “away” + rogare “to ask, suggest a law”

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