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abrogate

/ˈabrəɡeɪt/
verb
[with object]
formal
1 Repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement)
2 Evade (a responsibility or duty)

Origin
Early 16th century from Latin abrogat- ‘repealed’, from the verb abrogare, from ab- ‘away, from’ + rogare ‘propose a law’.

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It is far too late
A slur, to abrogate,
The moment it is said.

Withhold harsh words,
Even you nerds.
Or friendship will have fled.

The chance to love
Close like a glove,

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