Word of the Day: abrogate
abrogate \ ˈæbrəˌgeɪt \ verb : revoke formally verbformal 1. repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement). "a proposal to abrogate temporarily the right to strike" Similar: repudiate revoke repeal rescind overturn overrule override do away with annul cancel break off invalidate nullify void negate dissolve countermand veto declare null and void discontinue renege on go back on backtrack on reverse retract remove withdraw abolish put an end to get rid of suspend end stop quash scrap disaffirm avoid vacate vitiate axe ditch dump chop give something the chop knock something on the head deracinate Opposite: institute introduce 2. evade (a responsibility or duty). "we believe the board is abrogating its responsibilities to its shareholders" The word abrogate has appeared in four articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on Jan. 9, 2025, in “ TikTok Case Before Supreme Court Pits National Security Against Free Speech ,” by Adam Liptak. Mr. Lipta...