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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1685
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Obrogate, v. (e.m.E. (1656, 1658), L. obrogāt-, p.p. stem of obrogāre partly to repeal a law by passing a new one.) — 1685 Lauder Notices Affairs II. 601.
The prince, without his subjects consent, may prohibite, abrogat, derogat, subrogat and obrogate to the standing laws
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