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    L'abolition (en. Abolition)

    /la.bɔ.li.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Suppression of a law or practice.
    The abolition of the death penalty was a significant step forward for human rights.
    L'abolition de la peine de mort a été un grand pas en avant pour les droits de l'homme.
    Action of putting an end to something.
    The abolition of slavery marked a turning point in history.
    L'abolition de l'esclavage a marqué un tournant dans l'histoire.
    Process by which an institution or practice is declared illegal.
    The movement for abolition gained momentum in the 19th century.
    Le mouvement pour l'abolition a pris de l'ampleur au XIXe siècle.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'abolitio', meaning 'action of abolishing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the abolition of the death penalty
    the elimination of the death penalty.
    l'abolition de la peine de mort
    the abolition of slavery
    the end of slavery.
    l'abolition de l'esclavage
    advocating for abolition
    a person who fights for the removal of practices or laws deemed unjust.
    militant pour l'abolition

    Related Words

    abolish
    To put an end to something.
    abolir
    abrogation
    Cancellation of a legal text.
    abrogation
    right
    Legal or moral prerogative.
    droit

    Slang Meanings

    Radical removal of something.
    He said he wanted the total abolition of all rules.
    Il a dit qu'il voulait l'abolition totale de toutes les règles.
    Action of eliminating an obstacle.
    The abolition of barriers between social classes would be great!
    L'abolition des barrières entre les classes sociales serait géniale!