abolition
Translation
abolition
Examples
He supported the abolition of the death penalty.
He supported the abolition of the death penalty.
The abolition of slavery was a historic event.
The abolition of slavery was a historic event.
Grammar Patterns
the abolition of (sth.) the act of officially ending a law, system, or practice He supported the abolition of the death penalty.
Similar Words
Synonyms: abolishment, repeal, cancellation; Antonyms: establishment
Etymology
From Latin 'abolitio', from the verb 'abolere'. The '-tion' suffix denotes an action or state.
Memory Tips
'Abolition' is the most common noun form, often used in historical and legal contexts, like 'the abolition of slavery'.