
Abrogate
Government Action
Often used in contexts where official authorities cancel laws or agreements.

The council moved to abrogate outdated regulations.
Final Decision
Implies that the abrogation is usually irreversible and final.

Once the decision was made to abrogate the policy, there was no turning back.
Strong Authority
Indicates a powerful entity is needed to abrogate rules or laws, like a government.

Only parliament has the power to abrogate these statutes.
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AbolishAnnulCancelEndInvalidateNullifyRepealRevoke
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