abolition
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Noun — The act of officially ending a law, system, or practice, especially slavery.
Synonyms
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How to use abolition
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Etymology
From Latin abolitio, from abolere ("to destroy, do away with") — see abolish.
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What does “abolition” mean?
The word “abolition” means the act of officially ending a law, system, or practice, especially slavery. In plain terms, the formal ending of something, most famously used for the ending of slavery.
How do you pronounce “abolition”?
“Abolition” is pronounced ab-uh-LIHSH-uhn (/ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “abolition” in a sentence?
Here is “abolition” used in a sentence: “The abolition of slavery in the US came with the Thirteenth Amendment.”
What part of speech is “abolition”?
“Abolition” is a noun.
Where does the word “abolition” come from?
The word “abolition” comes from Latin. From Latin abolitio, from abolere ("to destroy, do away with") — see abolish.
Is “abolition” a common word?
“Abolition” is an uncommon word in modern English.