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
Noun
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The group, formed in 2023, demands greater political rights for people of Kashmir and the abolition of the refugee seats on the grounds that the refugees have disproportionate influence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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The abolition of chattel slavery involved enormous societal upheaval, and eliminating cruelty to animals will require rebuilding our entire food industry.—
Ted Chiang,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
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Four others were indicted in the scheme, one sentenced to five years for helping thwart the repeal, one who died by suicide after pleading not guilty and two who await sentencing while cooperating in the investigation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Four others were indicted in the scheme, one sentenced to five years for helping thwart the repeal, one who died by suicide after pleading not guilty and two who await sentencing while cooperating in the investigation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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“Abrogation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abrogation. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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