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Abrogate

usgb/ˈæbrəɡeɪt/Volume
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Government Action

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

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The council moved to abrogate outdated regulations.
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Final Decision

Implies that the abrogation is usually irreversible and final.

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Once the decision was made to abrogate the policy, there was no turning back.
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Strong Authority

Indicates a powerful entity is needed to abrogate rules or laws, like a government.

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Only parliament has the power to abrogate these statutes.
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