abolition

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Noun abolition has 1 sense

abolition, abolishment - the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery); "the abolition of capital punishment"
--₁ is a kind of termination, ending, conclusion

Derived form: verb abolish₁

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Abolition

Description:

Abolition refers to the act or process of abolishing or completely ending something, especially a practice, system, or institution that is considered unjust or oppressive.

Sample Sentences:

Noun: The abolition of slavery was a significant milestone in human history.

Noun: The government is considering the abolition of the death penalty.

Verb: The activists are working tirelessly to abolish child labor.

Verb: The organization is dedicated to abolishing poverty through innovative programs.

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