Definition
abrogator
noun
- a person or entity that abrogates; one who repeals, revokes, or abolishes a law, rule, or agreement
Usage: formal; legal/administrative context
Examples
- The court identified the legislature as the abrogator of the outdated statute.
- As abrogator of the treaty, the government faced international criticism.
- The abrogator of the old policy announced new guidelines for the department.
- Congress acted as the abrogator when it repealed the controversial law.
- The abrogator's decision to cancel the agreement surprised many stakeholders.