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Select the most appropriate synonym of the word: Abrogate

The correct answer is

Repeal

The word 'abrogate' means to formally do away with or cancel a law, agreement or custom.

Among the options, 'repeal' means to officially revoke or annul something, especially a law.

'Institute', 'enact' and 'approve' all suggest establishing or endorsing, which is the opposite sense.

Therefore the closest synonym of 'abrogate' is Repeal.

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