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Meaning of abolition

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

abolition

Pronunciation:/ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.n̩/

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of abolishing; an annulling; abrogation

    Example: the abolition of debts; the abolition of laws; the abolition of slavery; the abolition of police;; the abolition of taxes

  2. The state of being abolished

  3. (often capitalised) The ending of the slave trade or of slavery.

  4. (often capitalised) The ending of convict transportation.