Abrogate



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• v.废止, 废除
• ［英］ v.废止, 废除 ( to repeal by authority; annul; abolish)
• ［类］ 反义词: embrace ( 拥护) ; institute ( 创立) ; uphold ( 支持)
• ［记］ ab+rog ( 问) +ate -> 不再问 -> 废除
• ［同］ 同根词: interrogative ( 审问的) , arrogant ( 傲慢的)

Webster Collegiate

transitive verb (-gated; -gating)

• Etymology: Latin abrogatus, past participle of abrogare, from ab- + rogare to ask, propose a law — more at right
• Date: 1526
• 1. to abolish by authoritative action ; annul
• 2. to treat as nonexistent abrogating their responsibilities
• Synonyms: see nullify
• • abrogation noun

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