Aboli (en. Abolished)
/a.bɔ.li/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to a law or act that has been annulled.
The death penalty has been abolished in many countries.
La peine de mort a été abolie dans de nombreux pays.
Evokes something that no longer exists or has been eliminated.
This system was obsolete and has been abolished.
Ce système était obsolète et a été aboli.
Etymology
From the verb 'abolir', coming from the Latin 'abolire'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
abolish the death penalty
To put an end to the death penalty.
abolir la peine de mort
abolished law
A law that is no longer in force.
loi abolie
abolished system
A system that has been eliminated.
système aboli
Related Words
abolish
To render null, to cancel.
abolir
abrogation
Act of repealing a law.
abrogation
annulment
Action of declaring something as null.
annulation
Slang Meanings
A term used to describe something outdated.
This style of clothing is completely abolished.
Ce style vestimentaire est complètement aboli.
Or to refer to an idea that is no longer in vogue.
The idea of this project is abolished among young people.
L'idée de ce projet est abolie parmi les jeunes.