Abrogated

Pronunciation: /ˈæbrəˌɡeɪtɪd/

Definitions of abrogated

verb to formally revoke or annul a law, agreement, or custom

Example Sentences

A1 The new law abrogated the old regulations.

A2 The company abrogated the contract due to non-payment.

B1 The government abrogated the treaty to protect national interests.

B2 The court abrogated the agreement as it was deemed unfair.

C1 The CEO abrogated the decision made by the board of directors.

C2 The international organization abrogated the resolution after new evidence came to light.

Examples of abrogated in a Sentence

formal The treaty was abrogated by the government due to violations by the other party.

informal They just abrogated the contract because they weren't happy with the terms.

slang I heard they abrogated the deal because it wasn't making them enough money.

figurative Her decision to leave the company abrogated any sense of stability in the workplace.

Grammatical Forms of abrogated

• past tense: abrogated
• plural: abrogates
• comparative: more abrogated
• superlative: most abrogated
• present tense: abrogate
• future tense: will abrogate
• perfect tense: has abrogated
• continuous tense: is abrogating
• singular: abrogate
• positive degree: abrogate
• infinitive: to abrogate
• gerund: abrogating
• participle: abrogated

Origin and Evolution of abrogated

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abrogated' originated from the Latin word 'abrogatus', which means 'repealed' or 'annulled'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'abrogated' has retained its original meaning of 'repealed' or 'annulled', but has also come to be used in a broader sense to refer to the act of officially ending or abolishing a law, agreement, or custom.