Abolition

/ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.ən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of formally putting an end to a system, practice, or institution.

The abolition of slavery was a pivotal moment in history.

The legal ending of a law or practice.

The abolition of the death penalty has been debated in many states.

The act of abolishing something; the state of being abolished.

The movement for the abolition of restrictions on voting rights gained momentum in the 1960s.

The complete removal of something.

Activists are calling for the abolition of all types of discrimination.

From Latin 'abolitio', from 'abolere' meaning 'to destroy, put an end to'.

abolitionist

A person who advocates for the abolition of a practice, especially slavery.

abolition of slavery

The legal act of ending slavery.

call for abolition

To advocate for the end of a particular system or practice.

abolish

To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.

abolishable

Capable of being abolished.

To wipe something out completely.

They want to abolition all outdated regulations.

To end a practice that is considered harmful.

There’s a push to abolition junk food in schools.