Definition for AN'TI-QUATE

AN'TI-QUATE, v.t. [L. antiquo. See Antiquary.]

To make old, or obsolete; to make old in such a degree as to put out of use. Hence, when applied to laws or customs, it amounts to make void or abrogate. Christianity might reasonably introduce new laws and antiquate or abrogate old ones. – Hale.

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