ABROGATION Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

abrogation

noun

Definition of abrogation

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 Now, what an abrogation of the trade agreements between Mexico, Canada, and the United States might mean for the potash-fertilizer prices is a different story. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026 Gautam also took best actress for her role in the film, a political drama centered on the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 July 2026 To normies, this abrogation of procedure and consensus is the route to a shitty, substandard building. — 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

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And the most important issue to MAHA voters is not the abolition of vaccines but the affordability of health care.

— Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2026
The only position capable of contesting the expanding power and violence of the carceral surround is abolition.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of abolition

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But the immunizations considered for repeal by DOH are only an agency rule, not in state law, and can be repealed by the agency itself.

— CBS News, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Opponents of the repeal also highlight the broader role these forests play, saying the roadless areas are an important part of local communities and economies.

— Dan Peck, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of repeal

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