abolition

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. noun the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery)

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French abolition, from Old French abolucion, a learned borrowing from Latin abolitiōnem. First attested in 1529. Equivalent to abolish + -tion.

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Synonyms

abolishment

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