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abrogate in Spanish

abrogate in Spanish is abrogar, derogar — abrogate means (formal) To officially cancel a law or agreement.

abrogate in Spanish

abrogar
verb
(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.[First attested in the early 16th century.]
derogar
verb
(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.[First attested in the early 16th century.]

What does "abrogate" mean?

  1. verb (formal) To officially cancel a law or agreement.
    "The rule of law whereby it is a crime for a person to commit suicide is hereby abrogated."
  2. verb To stop something officially or get rid of it completely.
  3. verb To stop a process or function from working.
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abrogate in a sentence

  • The rule of law whereby it is a crime for a person to commit suicide is hereby abrogated.

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What is "abrogate" in Spanish?
"abrogate" in Spanish is abrogar, derogar. abrogate means: (formal) To officially cancel a law or agreement.
Are there other ways to say "abrogate" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "abrogate": abrogar, derogar.
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