noun

abolishment

abolishment, abolition

The group called for the abolishment of the tax.

The group called for the abolishment of the tax.

the abolishment of (sth.) the act of abolishing (sth.) The group called for the abolishment of the tax.

Synonyms: abolition, repeal, cancellation; Antonyms: establishment

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

'Abolishment' refers to the act of abolishing. 'Abolition' is the more common and preferred term.

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