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noun.
The act of abrogating; repeal by authority.
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noun.
the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation
Word Usage
"(BTW, how can Scalia be a “textualist” when he joins the decisions requiring a demonstrated legislative record — i.e., materials outside the text of the law — of state evil before abrogation is proper?)"