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
Since the abrogation of the gold standard, the metallists are forced to accept the chartalist position.
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Vipin Bharathan, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Vipin Bharathan, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abrogation
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The latest series of bills seems to take these concerns into account, while pushing further away the possibility of a complete abolition of property taxes in the state.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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But when the French themselves started to undo abolition, Dessalines understood that freedom could be preserved only with independence.—
Julia Gaffield,
The Conversation,
15 Oct. 2025
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Colorado’s fee – which has survived repeal attempts – is expected to generate $5 billion in revenue over the next decade.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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Hawley has continued to advocate for the full repeal of Section 230.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Abrogation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abrogation. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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