abolition

Definition

The act of abolishing; an annulling; abrogation.

Etymology

First attested in 1529. Either from Middle French abolition, or directly from Latin abolitiō, from aboleō (“destroy”). Compare French abolition. Equivalent to abolish + -tion.

Example Sentences

• "the abolition of debts; the abolition of laws; the abolition of slavery; the abolition of police; the abolition of taxes"
• "The campaign for the abolition of slavery changed the course of history."