noun
abrogation
Abrogation (noun) means the act of officially stopping or cancelling something.
noun
1
The act of officially stopping or cancelling something.
2
An official cancellation of a law or rule by those with the power to do so.
3
(science) The blocking of a process at the molecular level.
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Etymology
First recorded in 1535, abrogation comes from Middle French abrogation, from Latin abrogātiō (“repealed”), from abrogo, formed from ab (“from”) and rogo (“ask, inquire”). By surface analysis it breaks down as ab- + Latin rog- + -ate + -ion.
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Rhymes for abrogation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of abrogation?
"abrogation" (noun) means the act of officially stopping or cancelling something.
What is another word for abrogation?
Other words for "abrogation" include repeal, annulment.
What is the opposite of abrogation?
Opposites of "abrogation" include establishment, ratification, enactment.
What are the different meanings of abrogation?
"abrogation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of officially stopping or cancelling something; 2. An official cancellation of a law or rule by those with the power to do so; 3. (science) The blocking of a process at the molecular level.
