Meaning & Definition of word "Abolish"

Abolish

/əˈbɑːlɪʃ/

1. To eliminate or destroy completely.
- Example: Efforts are being made to abolish totally outdated laws.
2. To repeal a law or custom.
- Example: The government decided to abolish the mandatory retirement age.
3. To formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution).
- Example: Many countries have worked to abolish the death penalty.
4. To do away with or cancel; to nullify.
- Example: The organization aims to abolish unfair labor practices.

From Middle English 'abolishe', from Old French 'abolir', from Latin 'abolire'.

abolish slavery:

To completely eliminate the institution of slavery.

abolish taxes:

To officially annul or remove the requirement to pay taxes.

abolish the death penalty:

To eliminate the legal punishment of death for crimes.

abolition:

The act of formally ending a system or practice.

abolitionist:

A person who advocates for the abolition of a practice, often associated with the anti-slavery movement.

abrogate:

To repeal or do away with a law, right, or formal agreement.

Meaning: Scrap it

Example Sentence: We're going to scrap it if it doesn't work.

Meaning: Get rid of it

Example Sentence: They want to get rid of it since it's causing too many problems.