abolish

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Verb abolish has 1 sense

abolish, get rid of - do away with; "Slavery was abolished in the mid-19th century in America and in Russia"
Antonyms: establish, set up, found, launch

Derived forms: noun abolishment₁, noun abolition₁
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Definitions from the Web

Abolish

Part of speech: verb

Sense 1:

Definition: To formally put an end to something, especially a system, practice, or institution.

Example:

It is time to abolish the death penalty and introduce more effective forms of punishment.

Sense 2:

Definition: To do away with or annul something that exists.

Example:

The decision was made to abolish the outdated tax laws and implement a fairer system.

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