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   Abrogate , a. [L. abrogatus, p. p.] Abrogated; abolished. [Obs.]
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   Abrogate , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Abrogated; p. pr. & vb. n. Abrogating.] [L. abrogatus, p. p. of abrogare; ab + rogare to ask, require, propose. See Rogation.]
   To annul by an authoritative act; to abolish by the authority of the maker or his successor; to repeal; -- applied to the repeal of laws, decrees, ordinances, the abolition of customs, etc.
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   Let us see whether the New Testament abrogates what we so frequently see in the Old.
   South.
   
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   Whose laws, like those of the Medes and Persian, they can not alter or abrogate.
   Burke.
   
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   To put an end to; to do away with.
   Shak.
   
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   Syn. -- To abolish; annul; do away; set aside; revoke; repeal; cancel; annihilate. See Abolish.
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