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abrogation

DEFINITIONS OF: abrogation

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n the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation

Synonyms:
annulment, repeal
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derogation
(law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law
vacation
the act of making something legally void
recall
the act of removing an official by petition
revocation
the act (by someone having the authority) of annulling something previously done
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cancellation
the act of cancelling; calling off some arrangement
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