Word of the day
abrogate
1. evade (a responsibility or duty)
“we believe the board is abrogating its responsibilities to its shareholders”
2. repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement)
“a proposal to abrogate temporarily the right to strike”
verb
/ˈæbrəˌɡeɪt/
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"It was clear that he intended to abrogate his duty as a parent, choosing to _____ his child."
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- confirm
- avoid
- accept
- dodge
- enact
- negate
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