Madison R.
asked • 08/28/20What is the difference(if there is one) between Nullify and Abrogate?
More
1 Expert Answer
Conrad S. answered • 08/28/20
Tutor
New to Wyzant
27 Credit-Hours of College English, including Grammar and Linguistics
Hi Madison,
They're both close synonyms, for sure, but abrogate is more highbrowed (snooty), coming from the Latin "Abrogatio, the Latin term for legal annulment under Roman law."
Conrad S.
My dog says 'abrogate' comes from the saying, "Hey, Brother, open the gate," which got shortened to "A-Bro-(open the)-Gate."
Report
08/28/20
Still looking for help? Get the right answer, fast.
Ask a question for free
Get a free answer to a quick problem.
Most questions answered within 4 hours.
OR
Find an Online Tutor Now
Choose an expert and meet online. No packages or subscriptions, pay only for the time you need.
Jessica K.
Nullify means invalidate something, like a law or an agreement, while abrogate has two definitions -- one is to do away with something (like an agreement or a law) and the second is to dodge a responsibility. The main difference would be between the words invalidate and do away with, while the second definition of abrogate is entirely different in and of itself.08/31/20