- Today's Word
Abrogate
AB-ruh-gayt
Definition
- (verb) To formally repeal, abolish, or do away with a law, rule, or agreement.
Example
The court’s decision abrogated the outdated policy, paving the way for new reforms.
Fun Fact
“Abrogate” comes from the Latin abrogare, meaning “to annul or repeal.” Throughout history, laws and treaties have been abrogated to reflect societal changes—sometimes for the better, sometimes leading to controversy. The word is often associated with governments and legal systems, but it can also apply to personal choices, such as abrogating old habits that no longer serve you.
(verb) To weaken or drain of vitality, energy, or strength; to leave someone feeling exhausted and without vigor.
The three-hour debrief enervated the entire team — they filed out into the afternoon with the collective energy of people who had just been asked to carry something very heavy a very long way.