abrogate

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Synonyms: arrogate, obrogate, adrogate, derogate, abnegate, ablegate, abrogative, subrogate, abligate, abjugate, astrogate

Antonyms: arrogate, obrogate, adrogate, derogate, abnegate, ablegate, abrogative, subrogate, abligate, abjugate, astrogate

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive|law}} To [[annul]] (as a law, decree, [[ordinance]], ''etc.'') by an [[authoritative]] act; to [[abolish]] by the authority of the maker or their [[successor]]; to [[repeal]].{{defdate|First attested in the early 16^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To put an end to; to do away with. {{defdate|First attested in the early 16^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>
3. {{senseid|en|mbio}} {{lb|en|molecular biology|transitive}} To block a process or function.

Adjective

1. {{lb|en|archaic}} Abrogated; [[abolished]]. {{defdate|First attested from around (1350 to 1470).}}<ref name=SOED>{{R:SOED5|page=8}}</ref>

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