abolition
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/
abolition means: The official ending of a law, system, or practice, especially one that treats people unfairly.
noun
OFFICIAL ENDC1
The official ending of a law, system, or practice, especially one that treats people unfairly.
- She supported the abolition of slavery.
- The campaign calls for the abolition of these fees.
- Abolition of the old system took several years.
Questions about abolition
What does abolition mean?
The official ending of a law, system, or practice, especially one that treats people unfairly.
What is abolition in other languages?
Türkçe: kaldırma · Español: abolición · Français: abolition · Deutsch: Abschaffung · Italiano: abolizione · 日本語: 廃止
How do you pronounce abolition?
It is pronounced /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/.
How do you use abolition in a sentence?
She supported the abolition of slavery. The campaign calls for the abolition of these fees.
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