WorldAugust 2, 2026
abrogation
ab-ruh-GAY-shun
Definition
The formal or official act of repealing, annulling, or cancelling a law, treaty, or formal agreement.
Etymology
The word derives from the Latin 'abrogatio', from the verb 'abrogare', meaning to repeal or annul a law. It entered English in the 16th century via French, retaining the original legal sense of formally rescinding a decree.
In the news
In the article, the word refers to the Supreme Court's ruling that upheld the official end of the special constitutional status previously held by the state of Jammu and Kashmir. It highlights the judge's role in presiding over a major, high-stakes constitutional change.
Person of the week | CJI Surya Kant: The constitutional conservative with a libertarian streak
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