The difference between Abrogate and Supersede

When used as verbs, abrogate means to annul by an authoritative act, whereas supersede means to take the place of.

Abrogate is also adjective with the meaning: abrogated.

Supersede is also noun with the meaning: an updated newsgroup post that supersedes an earlier version.

check bellow for the other definitions of Abrogate and Supersede

  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. Supersede as a verb (transitive):

    To take the place of.

    Examples:

    "Those older products have been superseded by our new range."

  2. Supersede as a verb (transitive):

    To displace in favour of itself.

    Examples:

    "Modern US culture has superseded the native forms."

  1. Supersede as a noun (Internet):

    An updated newsgroup post that supersedes an earlier version.

    Examples:

    "Rogue cancels and supersedes are being issued on a large scale against posters."

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