abrogate
Expert/ˈæb.rəˌɡeɪt/
- verb
- To abolish, usually by authority
abrogate in a sentence
- “The Bill of Rights assures that the government cannot abrogate our right to a free press.”
- “The company's directors are accused of abrogating their responsibilities.”
- “The u.s. congress can abrogate old treaties that are unfair to native americans.”
What does “abrogate” mean?
abrogate (verb) means to abolish, usually by authority. It is pronounced /ˈæb.rəˌɡeɪt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "abrogate" mean?
- abrogate (verb) means: To abolish, usually by authority
- How do you pronounce "abrogate"?
- "abrogate" is pronounced /ˈæb.rəˌɡeɪt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "abrogate" in a sentence?
- Here is "abrogate" used in a sentence: The Bill of Rights assures that the government cannot abrogate our right to a free press.
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