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afskaffe — meaning in English

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English meaning

abolish verb To officially end a law, system, or practice.
abrogate verb (formal) To officially cancel a law or agreement.
disband verb To break up a group so it no longer exists; to disperse.

Senses

afskaffe is used for these senses in English:

abolish To end a law, system, institution, custom or practice. [First attested from around 1350 to 1470.]
abrogate (transitive) To put an end to; to do away with. [First attested in the early 16th century.]
disband (ambitransitive) To break up or (cause to) cease to exist; to disperse.

abrogate — full definition

verb (formal) To officially cancel a law or agreement.
verb To stop something officially or get rid of it completely.
verb To stop a process or function from working.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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