Word of the Day - abrogate

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Early 16th century from Latin abrogat- ‘repealed’, from the verb abrogare, from ab- ‘away, from’ + rogare ‘propose a law’.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

Take care to edit thought
Before you speak aught.
Avoid "cutting him dead".

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

The chance to love
Close like a glove,
Will certainly be dead.