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abolition

noun

Simple meaning

The action of officially stopping a law or practice.

Pronunciation

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abuhlishuhn

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æbəˈlɪʃən

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Definition

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noun

  1. The act of abolishing; an annulling; abrogation.

  2. The act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery)

  3. The state of being abolished.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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This meaning: The act of abolishing; an annulling; abrogation.

'Abolition' refers specifically to the act of ending a system, law, or practice. It often carries historical weight, especially in phrases like 'the abolition of slavery,' marking a significant social change.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Where you'll really hear it

  • History lecture

    “The abolition of slavery was a monumental moment.”

  • Legal document

    “They called for the abolition of the outdated law.”

  • Academic essay

    “The movement fought for the abolition of capital punishment.”

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More ways to use abolition

  • “The abolition of capital punishment.”noun

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Synonyms

Sense: abolishing

abolishment

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