abrogate

  1. Adjective.  (obsolete) Abrogated; abolished. - Hugh Latimer.
  2. Verb.  (transitive) To annul by an authoritative act; to abolish by the authority of the maker or her or his successor; to repeal; -- applied to the repeal of laws, decrees, ordinances, the abolition of customs, etc.
  3. Verb.  (transitive) To put an end to; to do away with.

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