abolition

[ab-uh-lish-uhn] / ˌæb əˈlɪʃ ən /

NOUN

formal act of putting an end to, annulling

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abolishment abrogation annulment cancellation destruction dissolution elimination eradication nullification overthrow repeal revocation termination withdrawal

STRONG

annihilation end ending extirpation invalidation negation obliteration repudiation rescission subversion suppression voiding

WEAK

overturning quashing rescinding rescindment wiping out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

approval beginning construction enactment restoration start validation

STRONG

commencement opening

WEAK

confirmation establishment institution legalization promotion

Example Sentences

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Last month the United Nations General Assembly received a report from Reem Alsalem, its special rapporteur on violence against women and girls, calling for global abolition of surrogacy.

From The Wall Street Journal

In her speech at the Labour Party Conference in 2025, Rachel Reeves promised "nothing less than the abolition of long-term youth unemployment".

From BBC

But recent policy measures, such as the abolition of an angel tax, are expected to further strengthen investor confidence in India.

From BBC

It appears that the abolition of the de minimis exemption for the shipment of low-value goods to the U.S. has not had the debilitating effect many analysts had forecast.

From MarketWatch

Some called for the abolition of standing charges, while others say the proposals would make the issue worse for customers.

From BBC

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