Abrogating

Abrogate Ab"ro*gate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Abrogated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Abrogating}.] [L. abrogatus, p. p. of abrogare; ab + rogare to ask, require, propose. See {Rogation}.] 1. To annul by an authoritative act; to abolish by the authority of the maker or his successor; to repeal; -- applied to the repeal of laws, decrees, ordinances, the abolition of customs, etc. [1913 Webster]

Let us see whether the New Testament abrogates what we so frequently see in the Old. --South. [1913 Webster]

Whose laws, like those of the Medes and Persian, they can not alter or abrogate. --Burke. [1913 Webster]

2. To put an end to; to do away with. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Syn: To abolish; annul; do away; set aside; revoke; repeal; cancel; annihilate. See {Abolish}. [1913 Webster]