Obrogate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɒbɹəɡeɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Obrogate is a verb meaning (law, rare) To annul a law by enacting a new law, as opposed to repealing the former law.
Meaning
(law, rare) To annul a law by enacting a new law, as opposed to repealing the former law.
Example Sentences
That a law is surrogated, when anything is added to the former law; that it is obrogated when anything in the former law is changed.
Word Forms
- obrogates
- obrogating
- obrogated
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include abrogate, unabolish, derogate, overrule, repeal, avoid.
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