as in abolition
the doing away with something by formal action
staunch opposition to any legislation that would result in the abrogation of the rights of religious minorities
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Recent Examples of abrogation
To normies, this abrogation of procedure and consensus is the route to a shitty, substandard building.
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Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
1 Apr. 2026
Mohammad Ayub Khan’s abrogation of Pakistan’s 1956 constitution that had given East Pakistan an equal share in the National Assembly.
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Andrew Pereira,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 Mar. 2026
Since the abrogation of the gold standard, the metallists are forced to accept the chartalist position.
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Vipin Bharathan,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
1 Apr. 2026
Mohammad Ayub Khan’s abrogation of Pakistan’s 1956 constitution that had given East Pakistan an equal share in the National Assembly.
—
Andrew Pereira,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 Mar. 2026
Since the abrogation of the gold standard, the metallists are forced to accept the chartalist position.
—
Vipin Bharathan,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abrogation
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Fuller, an early feminist, played a central role in many progressive movements in 19th century America, including abolition and prison reform.
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He was ultimately released after President Prabowo Subianto granted abolition.
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For defenders, a subsidy regime this complex is vulnerable not only to broad repeal, but to administrative friction.
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This White House championed the repeal, enacted by Republican majorities in Congress, of the Inflation Reduction Act’s tax credits for EVs and continues to treat EVs as a fringe product.
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