abrogation
[/ˌæbrəˈɡeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: abrogações
abrogação
1. The act of repealing, revoking, or annulling a law, agreement, or custom
The abrogation of the old treaty was necessary for the new trade agreement to take effect.
A abrogação do antigo tratado foi necessária para que o novo acordo comercial entrasse em vigor.
2. The formal or official cancellation of something that was previously in force
The government announced the abrogation of discriminatory laws dating back to the 1960s.
O governo anunciou a abrogação de leis discriminatórias que datavam dos anos 1960.
3. In religious contexts, the superseding of one law or covenant by another
Some theologians discuss the abrogation of Old Testament laws by Christian doctrine.
Alguns teólogos discutem a abrogação das leis do Antigo Testamento pela doutrina cristã.
The term 'abrogation' is primarily used in formal legal, governmental, and academic contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It is a technical term commonly encountered in constitutional law, international relations, and historical discussions of legislative changes. In Brazil, this term is particularly prominent in discussions of constitutional reforms and the annulment of laws during different political periods.
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