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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The idea of full abolition—beloved by both leaders but not part of the Reykjavik agenda—was an improvised moment, almost an accident, and not some premeditated masterstroke (as the movie implies) by Reagan.

— Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026
The party’s divisions were even more apparent Thursday during a lengthy debate over a resolution calling for the formal abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

— Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of abolition

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Officials argue the repeal is necessary for responsible forest management and to reduce wildfire risk.

— Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 19 Aug. 2026
For three days businesses, schools, public transit, and even the city’s airport ceased operations as protesters demanded the repeal of Law 2029, lower water rates, and the return of the city’s water system to public control.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026

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