PoliticsSeptember 1, 2026
abrogated
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Definition
Formally repealed, revoked, or done away with, particularly in the context of laws, rights, or constitutional provisions.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'abrogatus,' the past participle of 'abrogare,' which means to repeal a law by asking or proposing. It combines the prefix 'ab-' (away) with 'rogare' (to ask or propose).
In the news
In the article, the author notes that the proposed Alberta constitution is designed to make rights difficult to abrogate, ensuring they cannot be easily overturned or cancelled by the government.
Opinion: The separatists are telling us who they are – they want to unmake Alberta
Read the full article ↗The Globe and Mail