abrogation
/ˌæb.rəˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ · ab·ro·ga·tion
noun
- The formal repeal or annulment of a law, treaty, or agreement. The abrogation of the outdated statute was welcomed by civil‑rights advocates.
- The act of nullifying or rendering something ineffective. The company's policy was subject to abrogation after the board voted to change the rules.
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Did you know? The term gained prominence in U.S. constitutional law after the 14th Amendment, which explicitly forbade the abrogation of civil‑rights protections previously granted by the states.