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Made further transgressions when told to abrogate (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rescind

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(Other definitions for rescind that I've seen before include "Revoke (order)" , "Cinders (anag.)" , "Discern in order to cancel, say a law" , "Annul using cinders" , "Withdraw (decree)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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