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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