abolish in Dutch
abolish in Dutch is afschaffen, opheffen, vernietigen — abolish means to officially end a law, system, or practice.
abolish in Dutch
afschaffen
To end a law, system, institution, custom or practice. [First attested from around 1350 to 1470.]
opheffen
To end a law, system, institution, custom or practice. [First attested from around 1350 to 1470.]
vernietigen
(archaic) To put an end to or destroy, as a physical object; to wipe out. [First attested from around 1350 to 1470.]
buiten werking stellen
(archaic) To put an end to or destroy, as a physical object; to wipe out. [First attested from around 1350 to 1470.]
What does "abolish" mean?
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verb To officially end a law, system, or practice.
"Slavery was abolished in the nineteenth century."
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abolish in a sentence
- Slavery was abolished in the nineteenth century.
- The country abolished capital punishment in 1998.
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What is "abolish" in Dutch?
"abolish" in Dutch is afschaffen, opheffen, vernietigen. abolish means: To officially end a law, system, or practice.
How do you use "abolish" in a sentence?
Example: "The country abolished capital punishment in 1998." In Dutch, "abolish" is afschaffen, opheffen, vernietigen.
Are there other ways to say "abolish" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "abolish": afschaffen, opheffen, vernietigen, buiten werking stellen.
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