abrogated

Definitions

Repealed or done away with by formal or official authority.

Evaded or failed to fulfill a responsibility or duty.

Examples

The new government quickly abrogated the controversial law that had restricted freedom of speech.

The contract was abrogated by mutual consent after both parties realized the terms were no longer feasible.

Synonyms

repealed rescinded annulled revoked overturned voided abolished

Antonyms

enacted established ratified instituted upheld validated confirmed