abolish in German
abolish in German is abschaffen, aufheben, vernichten — abolish means to officially end a law, system, or practice.
abolish in German
abschaffen
To end a law, system, institution, custom or practice. [First attested from around 1350 to 1470.]
aufheben
To end a law, system, institution, custom or practice. [First attested from around 1350 to 1470.]
vernichten
(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.
"The country abolished capital punishment in 1998."
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abolish in a sentence
- The country abolished capital punishment in 1998.
- Slavery was abolished in the British Empire in 1833.
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What is "abolish" in German?
"abolish" in German is abschaffen, aufheben, vernichten. 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 German, "abolish" is abschaffen, aufheben, vernichten.
Are there other ways to say "abolish" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "abolish": abschaffen, aufheben, vernichten.
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