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Abrogating

Definition

(Verb) The act of repealing, revoking, or abolishing a law, agreement, or custom.

Sense 1

(Verb) To officially cancel or annul a previously established rule or law.

Example Sentence: The government is considering abrogating the controversial tax policy.

Sense 2

(Verb) To reject or disregard something, such as a responsibility or duty.

Example Sentence: By failing to act, he was effectively abrogating his role as team captain.

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