abolition
/ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.ən/
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Also seen as: abolitions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of abolishing; an annulling; abrogation.
Noun
Examples
the abolition of debts; the abolition of laws; the abolition of slavery; the abolition of police; the abolition of taxes
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The state of being abolished.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “abolition” mean?
The act of abolishing; an annulling; abrogation.
Is “abolition” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.