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Abrogate

The government of Singapore has abrogated public smoking
Abrogate [ab-ruh-geyt]
Verb

- to abolish by formal or official means
- to repeal or do away with
- to treat as non existant

Synonyms
cancel, abolish, annul, repeal

Usage
1. The US congress can abrogate old treaties that are unfair to native Americans.
2. The companies directors are accused of abrogating their responsibilities.

Antonyms:
ratify, preserve

Related forms
Noun: abrogation