abrogation

The story

1. Latin · derived fromabrogātiō“repealed”
2. Middle French · borrowed fromabrogation
3. English todayabrogation

First attested in 1535. From Middle French abrogation, from Latin abrogātiō (“repealed”), from abrogo, from ab (“from”) + rogo (“ask, inquire”). By surface analysis, ab- + Latin rog- + -ate + -ion.

First known use, by meaning

• First attested in the mid 16ᵗʰ century. A repeal by authority; abolition.