abolition (Meaning)
abolition (n)
the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery)
abolition (n.)
The act of abolishing, or the state of being abolished; an annulling; abrogation; utter destruction; as, the abolition of slavery or the slave trade; the abolition of laws, decrees, ordinances, customs, taxes, debts, etc.
Synonyms & Antonyms of abolition
Synonyms:
- liquidation
- banning
- override
- revocation
- veto
- quashing
- rescindment
- eradication
- retraction
- abortion
- rejection
- overruling
- erasure
- abatement
- outlawing
- recall
Antonyms:
abolition Sentence Examples
- The abolition of slavery in the 19th century was a watershed moment for human rights.
- The civil rights movement fought for the abolition of segregation and discriminatory laws.
- The abolition of the death penalty has been a contentious issue in many countries.
- The activist passionately advocated for the abolition of gender-based violence.
- The abolition of the monarchy marked the establishment of a democratic republic.
- The international community condemned the practice of child labor and called for its abolition.
- The abolition of apartheid in South Africa brought an end to institutionalized racial segregation.
- The abolition of discriminatory voting laws was a crucial step towards ensuring equal suffrage for all citizens.
- The abolition of oppressive censorship laws allowed for greater freedom of expression.
- The environmental organization lobbied for the abolition of harmful pesticides to protect ecosystems.
FAQs About the word abolition
the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery)The act of abolishing, or the state of being abolished; an annulling; a
cancelation, abolishment,repeal, dissolution, withdrawal, dismissal, elimination, suspension, prohibition, nullification
enactment,legislation, legislation, establishment, institution, enactment, establishment, institution, ratification, founding
The abolition of slavery in the 19th century was a watershed moment for human rights.
The civil rights movement fought for the abolition of segregation and discriminatory laws.
The abolition of the death penalty has been a contentious issue in many countries.
The activist passionately advocated for the abolition of gender-based violence.
