Vocabulary
Abrogation
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
the repeal or abolition of a law, right, or agreement.
Urdu meaning
منسوخ کرنا، منسوخی، تنسیخ
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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Young people the world over remain disillusioned with the abrogation of political and social rights, mass violence,and mounting economic inequality.
Dawn Editorials —
Conflicts of the future
— 2026-02-02
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Pakistan will be starved of water that it has been getting unjustifiably.` Pakistan seeks negotiations, but has warned India continued suspension or abrogation of the IWT constitutes a casus belli.
Dawn Editorials —
A fiery fortnight
— 2025-06-26
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The conflict has reignited global attention on Kashmir, reopening dialogue on India`s controversial abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A moves that stripped the region of its special status.
Dawn Editorials —
Who is winning the war?
— 2025-05-28
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There is no provision for abrogation, no provision for extension, no provision for withdrawal or termination by either party.
Dawn Editorials —
Self-defence under the law
— 2025-05-23
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Can Modi`s unilateral abrogation lead to a war between two nuclear powers, without polluting the disputed rivers?
Dawn Editorials —
Trojan traditions
— 2025-05-01
Synonyms
repudiation, revocation, repeal, rescinding, rescindment, overturning, overruling, overriding
Antonyms
institution, introduction
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