obrogation

/ɒbroʊˈɡeɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of rescinding or repealing a previous law, contract, or agreement, often as a result of new information or changing circumstances.

“The government’s obrogation of the tax law led to widespread protests among citizens who had relied on the previous rates.”

Synonyms

  • repeal
  • rescission
  • reversal

Antonyms

  • confirmation
  • ratification