Word of the Day
February 3, 2026
Abrogation
The formal repeal or abolition of a law, right, or agreement by an authority; the act of annulling or setting aside established rules or protections.
From Latin 'abrogatio,' from 'abrogare' meaning 'to repeal,' from 'ab-' (away) + 'rogare' (to propose a law). First used in English in the early 16th century.
Usage Examples
- The housing bill represented an abrogation of local governments' longstanding authority over zoning and land-use planning.
- Critics argued the safety clause amounted to an abrogation of citizens' referendum rights under the Colorado Constitution.
- The sanctuary city policies constitute an abrogation of the duty to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
From the Show
The concept of abrogation ran through the February 3, 2026 discussion as Kim Monson and Kevin Lundberg examined how HB26-1001 would strip local governments of zoning authority while its safety clause blocks citizens from challenging the law through referendum.