The difference between Abrogate and Annul
When used as verbs, abrogate means to annul by an authoritative act, whereas annul means to formally revoke the validity of.
Abrogate is also adjective with the meaning: abrogated.
check bellow for the other definitions of Abrogate and Annul
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Abrogate as a verb (transitive):
To annul by an authoritative act; to abolish by the authority of the maker or her or his successor; to repeal; — applied to the repeal of laws, decrees, ordinances, the abolition of customs, etc.
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Abrogate as a verb (transitive):
To put an end to; to do away with.
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Abrogate as a verb (molecular biology, transitive):
To block a process or function.
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Abrogate as an adjective (archaic):
Abrogated; abolished.
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Annul as a verb (transitive):
To formally revoke the validity of.
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Annul as a verb (transitive):
To dissolve (a marital union) on the grounds that it is not valid.
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- abrogate vs overrule
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- abrogate vs retract
- abrogate vs reverse
- abrogate vs revoke
- abrogate vs set aside
- abrogate vs supersede
- abrogate vs suspend
- abrogate vs undo
- abrogate vs veto
- abrogate vs void
- abrogate vs waive
- abrogate vs withdraw
- abjure vs abrogate
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- abrogate vs cancel
- abrogate vs dissolve
- abrogate vs do away with
- abrogate vs end
- abrogate vs obliterate
- abrogate vs obviate
- abrogate vs recant
- abrogate vs subvert
- abrogate vs terminate
- abrogate vs vitiate
- abrogate vs wipe out