ab·ro·gate 
/ˈæbrəˌgeɪt/ verb
ab·ro·gates; ab·ro·gat·ed; ab·ro·gat·ing /ˈæbrəˌgeɪt/ verb [+ obj] formal 1 : to end or cancel (something) in a formal and official way
▪ abrogate a law ▪ abrogate a treaty 2 : to fail to do what is required by (something, such as a responsibility)
▪ The company's directors are accused of abrogating their responsibilities.
▪ abrogate a law ▪ abrogate a treaty
▪ The company's directors are accused of abrogating their responsibilities.
— ab·ro·ga·tion /ˌæbrəˈgeɪʃən/ noun, plural ab·ro·ga·tions [count, noncount]
/ˌæbrəˈgeɪʃən/ noun, plural ab·ro·ga·tions [count, noncount]
