noun

abolishment

abolishment, abolition

The abolishment of the law was a lengthy process.

The abolishment of the law was a lengthy process.

the abolishment of ((sth.)) the act of abolishing (sth.) The abolishment of the rule was controversial.

Synonyms: abolition, repeal, revocation; Antonyms: establishment, creation

From the verb 'abolish' + the noun-forming suffix '-ment', which indicates an action or its result.

The '-ment' suffix often means 'the act of'. So, 'abolishment' is the act of abolishing. It's less common than 'abolition'.

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