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abrogation

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Abrogation (noun) means the act of abrogating.

noun
1
The act of abrogating.
2
A repeal by authority; abolition.
3
The blocking of a molecular process or function.
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Etymology

First attested in 1535. From Middle French abrogation, from Latin abrogātiō (“repealed”), from abrogo, from ab (“from”) + rogo (“ask, inquire”). By surface analysis, ab- + Latin rog- + -ate + -ion.

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What is the meaning of abrogation?
"abrogation" (noun) means the act of abrogating.
What is another word for abrogation?
Other words for "abrogation" include repeal, annulment.
What are the different meanings of abrogation?
"abrogation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of abrogating; 2. A repeal by authority; abolition; 3. The blocking of a molecular process or function.

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