abrogation

/ˌæbrəˈɡeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act of officially ending or canceling a law, agreement, or custom.
    • Citizens protested the abrogation of their voting rights.
    • The company announced the abrogation of its old contract with the supplier.
    • The abrogation of the treaty led to increased tensions between the two countries.
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