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Definition of Abolition
1. Noun. The act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery). "The abolition of capital punishment"
Generic synonyms: Conclusion, Ending, Termination
Derivative terms: Abolish, Abolish, Abolitionary
Definition of Abolition
1. n. The act of abolishing, or the state of being abolished; an annulling; abrogation; utter destruction; as, the abolition of slavery or the slave trade; the abolition of laws, decrees, ordinances, customs, taxes, debts, etc.
Definition of Abolition
1. Noun. The act of abolishing, or the state of being abolished; an annulling; abrogation; utter destruction; as, the ''abolition'' of slavery or the slave trade; the ''abolition'' of laws, decrees, ordinances, customs, taxes, debts, etc. ¹
2. Noun. (obsolete often capitalised UK) The ending of the slave trade (1807) or of slavery (1833). ¹
3. Noun. (obsolete often capitalised US) The emancipation of slaves, by the ''Emancipation Proclamation'' (1863, ratified 1865). ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Abolition
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