abrogate
abrogate /ˈæbrəˌgeɪt/ verb
abrogates; abrogated; abrogating
abrogate
/ˈæbrəˌgeɪt/
verb
abrogates; abrogated; abrogating
Learner's definition of ABROGATE
[+ object] formal
1
: to end or cancel (something) in a formal and official way废除；废止；取消
- abrogate a law废除法律
- abrogate a treaty废止条约
2
: to fail to do what is required by (something, such as a responsibility)失职；未能完成（职责）
- The company's directors are accused of abrogating their responsibilities.公司董事们被指责未能履行职责。
— abrogation
/ˌæbrəˈgeɪʃən/ noun, plural abrogations [count, noncount]