Synonyms of abrogation

abrogation

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• abolition
• repeal
• abolishment
• nullification
• dissolution
• annulment
• invalidation
• cancellation
• voiding
• dismissal
• defeasance
• avoidance
• withdrawal
• negation
• elimination
• suspension
• abatement
• quashing
• abortion
• removal
• veto
• prohibition
• rejection
• rescindment
• revocation
• reversal
• overruling
• banning
• retraction
• override
• liquidation
• recall
• erasure
• outlawing
• forbiddance
• eradication
• disallowance
• calling off
• enjoining
• overturn
• countermand

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• legislation
• enactment
• establishment
• institution
• founding
• validation
• ratification
• approval
• formalization
• legalization
• legitimation
• passing
• authorization
• permission
• endorsement
• clearance
• legitimization
• prescription
• commandment
• sanctioning
• ordering
• mandating
• decreeing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of abrogation

To normies, this abrogation of procedure and consensus is the route to a shitty, substandard building. —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