abolition
Pronunciation:
/ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.n̩/noun
Definitions
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
The state of being abolished
(often capitalised) The ending of the slave trade or of slavery.
(often capitalised) The ending of convict transportation.