verb to officially end or cancel (a law, agreement, or practice)
In legal contexts, 'abrogate' refers to the act of repealing or revoking a law, treaty, or agreement.
In governmental contexts, 'abrogate' is used to describe the annulment or cancellation of a law or regulation.
In diplomatic contexts, 'abrogate' is used to indicate the termination or withdrawal from a formal agreement or treaty.
In legal writing, a writer may use the term 'abrogate' to describe the act of repealing or abolishing a law or agreement.
A psychologist may use 'abrogate' in discussions about terminating a therapeutic relationship or revoking consent for treatment.
Politicians may use the term 'abrogate' when discussing the annulment of a treaty or agreement with another country.
Historians may use 'abrogate' when describing the cancellation of a historical document or decree.