This is the 10751st most frequent Spanish word.
derogar
To abolish or repeal a law or rule.
In this sentence, 'derogar' is used in the context of revoking or annulling an existing law or regulation.
El gobierno decidió derogar la antigua ley de comercio.
The government decided to repeal the old trade law.
Here, 'derogar' is employed to signify the legislative action of abolishing a rule.
La asamblea votó para derogar una normativa que consideraban obsoleta.
The assembly voted to repeal a regulation they considered outdated.
In this usage, 'derogar' expresses the action of formally doing away with laws considered inequitable.