The difference between Abrogate and Set aside

When used as verbs, abrogate means to annul by an authoritative act, whereas set aside means to separate and reserve something for a specific purpose.

Abrogate is also adjective with the meaning: abrogated.

check bellow for the other definitions of Abrogate and Set aside

  1. 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.

  2. Abrogate as a verb (transitive):

    To put an end to; to do away with.

  3. Abrogate as a verb (molecular biology, transitive):

    To block a process or function.

  1. Abrogate as an adjective (archaic):

    Abrogated; abolished.

  1. Set aside as a verb (transitive):

    To separate and reserve something for a specific purpose.

    Examples:

    "Plan to set aside three or four hours to see the museum."

  2. Set aside as a verb (transitive):

    To leave out of account; to omit or neglect.

  3. Set aside as a verb (transitive):

    To disagree with something and reject or overturn it.

  4. Set aside as a verb (transitive):

    To declare something invalid or null and void.

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