abrogation Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
    repeal; annulment.

WordNet


Ab`ro*ga"tion noun
Etymology
L. abrogatio, fr. abrogare: cf. F. abrogation.
Definitions
  1. The act of abrogating; repeal by authority. Hume.

Webster 1913