abolition
Translation
abolition, annulment, repeal
Examples
He campaigned for the abolition of the death penalty.
He campaigned for the abolition of the death penalty.
The abolition of slavery was a historic moment.
The abolition of slavery was a historic moment.
Grammar Patterns
the abolition of ((sth.)) the act of abolishing (sth.) They fought for the abolition of the monarchy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: abolishment, repeal, revocation; Antonyms: establishment, institution
Etymology
From Latin 'abolitio', from the verb 'abolere' (to destroy). The '-tion' suffix indicates an action or state.
Memory Tips
'Abolition' is the more common noun form of 'abolish', especially in historical or formal contexts like 'the abolition of slavery'.