derogación

repeal

noun deh-rroh-gah-SYOHN Rare

Origin: Latin derogatio, from derogare (to repeal a law)

Also means

revocation

Usage Note

Derogación is a formal legal term for the partial or full repeal of a law or regulation. It is the noun form of derogar. In Spanish law, derogación expresa (express repeal) names a law directly, while derogación tácita (implied repeal) occurs when new legislation contradicts the old. Do not confuse with abrogación (full abolition).

Examples

"El parlamento aprobó la derogación de esa ley."

Natural Translation

Parliament approved the repeal of that law.

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