abolition
/əˈbɒlɪʃən/ · a.bol.i.tion
noun
- The act of abolishing; annulling; abrogation The government's decision to abolish the outdated law was met with widespread approval.
- The state of being abolished The abolition of the old factory led to a significant reduction in pollution in the area.
- The ending of the slave trade or of slavery The abolition movement in the 19th century played a crucial role in ending the transatlantic slave trade.
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Did you know? The term 'abolition' has been used in various contexts throughout history, including the abolition of the slave trade in the British Empire in 1807 and the abolition of the death penalty in many countries around the world.