English dictionary

abolition

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery)

noun.act

Examples
The abolition of capital punishment.

Synonyms abolishment

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of abolishing, or the state of being abolished; an annulling; abrogation; utter destruction; as, the <i>abolition</i> of slavery or the slave trade; the <i>abolition</i> of laws, decrees, ordinances, customs, taxes, debts, etc.

noun

Source: webster1913