abolish

UK /əˈbɒlɪʃ/ US /əˈbɑl.ɪʃ/

verb 2

Definitions

verb

To end a law, system, institution, custom or practice.

Slavery was abolished in the nineteenth century.

The abolition of the death penalty in international law

To put an end to or destroy, as a physical object; to wipe out.

And with thy blood abolish so reproachful blot.

His quick instinctive hand Caught at the hilt, as to abolish him.

ADV

altogether, completely, totally

The government decided to completely abolish the old licensing system last year.

virtually

largely

The government has largely abolished the old tax system that many businesses found confusing.

VERB + ABOLISH

seek to

decide to, vote to

Slavery was abolished in the nineteenth century.

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The abolition of the death penalty in international law

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And with thy blood abolish so reproachful blot.

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We have to abolish all nuclear weapons, because they are deadly to mankind.

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An overwhelming majority voted to abolish the brutal punishment.

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Lincoln set out to abolish slavery in the United States.

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