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Business Definition for: abrogate

abrogate

to annul, repeal, or abolish. This action makes a former rule, order, law, or treaty void or inoperative.

abrogate

abolish, withdraw, cancel, retract, revoke, or repeal.

Example: An existing zoning requirement was abrogated by new legislation that altered the existing zoning provisions.

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