Pronunciation: [ ab-ruh-gey-shuhn ]
Definition: noun
the repeal or abolition of a law, right, or agreement
Origin: Early 16th century; Latin
Etymology: from Latin abrogat- ‘repealed’, from the verb abrogare, from ab- ‘away, from’ + rogare ‘propose a law’
Usage:
Synonyms:
annulment
repudiation
discontinuation
ending
retraction
reversal
Antonyms:
creation
validation
continuation
Example:
The community demanded an abrogation of a condition in the home owners association bylaws.