abrogate

/AB-ruh-gayt/verb

to repeal or do away with a law or agreement

The junta abrogated the constitution within a week.
Synonyms
repeal, revoke, annul
Antonyms
ratify, uphold
Memory hook
ab (away) + rogate (ask/propose): un-propose a law.

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