obrogate

/ɒbrəɡeɪt/ (OB-roh-gate)

Definitions

1. verb

to repeal or abolish a law or a right, especially one that has been established by a previous law or agreement

“The government decided to obrogate the outdated tax laws to make the tax system more efficient.”

2. noun

the act of repealing or abolishing a law or a right

“The obrogation of the law was met with widespread protests from the affected communities.”

Synonyms

  • abolish
  • repeal

Antonyms

  • enact
  • establish