Usage and Pronunciation of abrogator

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abrogator

/ˈæbrəɡeɪtər/
Noun Legal term

Basic definition: One who formally abolishes or annuls a law, agreement, or institution

Etymology: From Latin abrogat- 'repealed', from the verb abrogare

📚 Core Meanings

Legal term

A person who officially cancels or repeals laws

The abrogator of the treaty faced criticism.
The repealer of the treaty faced criticism.
Law

Authority figure

One with power to nullify existing rules

The king acted as abrogator of ancient customs.
The king acted as nullifier of ancient customs.
Politics

Formal canceller

An official who terminates agreements

The abrogator voided the contract legally.
The terminator voided the contract legally.
Business

"abrogator" is a formal legal term primarily used in official documents and political contexts. While not common in daily speech, it's important in legal and governmental writing.

🔄 Usage Comparison

English Examples

The abrogator repealed three outdated laws.

As chief abrogator, he canceled the agreement.

This abrogator of traditions faced opposition.

Translation

The repealer repealed three outdated laws.

As chief nullifier, he canceled the agreement.

This abolisher of traditions faced opposition.

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

British Pronunciation

/ˈæbrəɡeɪtə/

AB-ruh-gay-tuh

American Pronunciation

/ˈæbrəɡeɪtər/

AB-ruh-gay-ter

Key Pronunciation Points:

Common Mistakes

  • Pronouncing as "ah-bro-ga-tor" (should be /ˈæbrəɡeɪtər/)
  • Putting stress on second syllable
  • Soft "g" sound (should be hard "g")

🎯 Common Collocations

Official + abrogator

Describing legal authority

official abrogator
official repealer
Legal usage

chief + abrogator

Primary authority figure

chief abrogator
primary nullifier
Formal title

abrogator + of

What is being canceled

abrogator of laws
repealer of laws
Standard phrase

Grammar Notes

Singular: abrogator
Plural: abrogators

⚠️ Common Confusions

Don't confuse:

An abrogator creates new laws. (Incorrect)

Correct: An abrogator cancels existing laws.

Abrogator is synonymous with legislator. (Incorrect)

Correct: Abrogator is the opposite of legislator.

✍️ Practice Exercises

Translation Practice

1. The abrogator annulled the outdated regulation.
2. This abrogator of traditions caused controversy.
3. Legal scholars debated the abrogator's authority.

1. The repealer annulled the outdated regulation.

2. This nullifier of traditions caused controversy.

3. Legal scholars debated the abolisher's authority.

Pronunciation Practice

Repeat these sentences:

• The abrogator acted within his rights. [ˈæbrəɡeɪtər]
• No abrogator may cancel constitutional rights. [ˈæbrəɡeɪtər]
• This abrogator repealed five statutes. [ˈæbrəɡeɪtər]

Correction Exercise

Find and correct errors:

1. An abrogator establishes new policies.
2. Pronounced [ə'brɒgətɔːr]
3. The abrogator signed the new law.

1. An abrogator cancels existing policies.

2. Pronounced [ˈæbrəɡeɪtər] (stress on first syllable)

3. The abrogator repealed the old law.