abrogate

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/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.

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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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