abrogate
abrogate
(æbrəgeɪt )Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense abrogates , present participle abrogating , past tense, past participle abrogated
verb
If someone in a position of authority abrogates something such as a law, agreement, or practice, they put an end to it.
[formal]The next prime minister could abrogate the treaty. [VERB noun]
abrogation (æbrəgeɪʃən ) uncountable noun [NOUN of noun]
...a dereliction of duty and an abrogation of responsibility.
