as in abolition
the doing away with something by formal action
staunch opposition to any legislation that would result in the abrogation of the rights of religious minorities
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Recent Examples of abrogation
To normies, this abrogation of procedure and consensus is the route to a shitty, substandard building.
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Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 1 Apr. 2026
Mohammad Ayub Khan’s abrogation of Pakistan’s 1956 constitution that had given East Pakistan an equal share in the National Assembly.
—Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Mar. 2026
Since the abrogation of the gold standard, the metallists are forced to accept the chartalist position.
—Vipin Bharathan, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 1 Apr. 2026
Mohammad Ayub Khan’s abrogation of Pakistan’s 1956 constitution that had given East Pakistan an equal share in the National Assembly.
—Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Mar. 2026
Since the abrogation of the gold standard, the metallists are forced to accept the chartalist position.
—Vipin Bharathan, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abrogation
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Such holidays are paid days off for court employees and decided well in advance, so their immediate abolition can’t happen overnight.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Bolsonaro was also convicted on charges that include leading an armed criminal organization and attempting the violent abolition of the democratic rule of law.—
Mauricio Savarese,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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First bills signed Walz on Friday signed into law the first bills of the 2026 legislative session, including the repeal of Minnesota’s day honoring Latino labor icon and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
27 Mar. 2026
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Years later, Meridian Mayor Robert Simison was still urging a full repeal of the bill.—
Mark Dee
March 25,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Abrogation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abrogation. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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