Abrogate By Deane Barker • September 8, 2021 • Definition: to abolish by authoritative action; to fail to do what is required by This feels like a formal way to say “dissolved” or “terminated.” Why I Looked It Up In The Prize: In view of the collapse of the Export Association, our as-is agreement with Royal Dutch should be abrogated. Postscript Added on June 5, 2023 In Team of Rivals, when discussing the Liberty Party: The abrogation of slavery was their primary goal.