derogar

to repeal

verb deh-roh-GAHR Rare

Origin: From Latin derogare ('to partially repeal a law').

Also means

to abolish

Usage Note

Derogar is a formal legal verb meaning to repeal or annul a law, regulation, or official decree. It differs from abolir (which implies a more complete elimination) and from suspender (which is temporary). The related noun is derogación. It is conjugated like other -ar verbs with no stem change.

Examples

"El parlamento votó para derogar esa ley antigua."

Natural Translation

Parliament voted to repeal that old law.

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