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Abrogation

The act of abrogating; repeal by authority.

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Cancellation 76% connected

The act, process, or result of canceling; as, the cansellation of certain words in a contract, or of the contract itself.

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Derogation 76% connected

The act of derogating, partly repealing, or lessening in value; disparagement; detraction; depreciation; -- followed by of, from, or to.

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Recall 76% connected

To call back; to summon to return; as, to recall troops; to recall an ambassador.

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Revocation 76% connected

The act of calling back, or the state of being recalled; recall.

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Vacation 76% connected

The act of vacating; a making void or of no force; as, the vacation of an office or a charter.

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Abrogate 74% connected

Abrogated; abolished.

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Abrogate 74% connected

Abrogated; abolished.

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Annulment 92% connected

The act of annulling; abolition; invalidation.

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Repeal 92% connected

To recall; to summon again, as persons.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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