Abrogating

Pronunciation: /əˈbrɑːˌɡeɪtɪŋ/

Definitions of abrogating

verb to officially revoke or abolish a law, agreement, or custom

Example Sentences

A1 The government is abrogating the outdated law.

A2 She abrogated her responsibility by not showing up to work.

B1 The company is considering abrogating the contract due to breach of terms.

B2 The new policy aims at abrogating any discrimination in the workplace.

C1 The treaty was abrogated by the unanimous decision of all parties involved.

C2 The court ruled in favor of abrogating the controversial law.

Examples of abrogating in a Sentence

formal The new law was aimed at abrogating outdated regulations that hindered economic growth.

informal They are abrogating the rule that requires us to wear uniforms to work.

slang I heard they're abrogating the curfew for the weekend.

figurative By abrogating the toxic relationships in her life, she found peace and happiness.

Grammatical Forms of abrogating

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

Origin and Evolution of abrogating

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abrogating' originated from the Latin word 'abrogatus', which means to repeal or annul.

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