# abrogator

CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/abrogator
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a person or group that officially cancels a law, a treaty, or a contract. You use this when someone decides a rule or agreement is no longer valid.

For teachers: a person or entity that formally cancels or repeals a law, treaty, or contract. Often used in legal or diplomatic contexts to describe the party ending a formal agreement.

## Examples

- The abrogator of the treaty faced international criticism.
- The government acted as the abrogator of the old trade agreement, replacing it with a more modern set of rules.
- In international law, the abrogator must provide clear evidence of the legal grounds for ending a treaty, ensuring that the process remains transparent and respects the rights of all signatories.

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