abolition

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At the same time, her campaign said she did check the box identifying her as an abolitionist on the questionnaire circulated by the DSA, which favors abolition.

From Los Angeles Times

Back in 1999, one hereditary Tory peer, the Earl of Onslow, said he would behave like a “football hooligan” in opposing New Labour’s abolition plan.

From BBC

Democratic gains have also been reversed, leading to the abolition of presidential term limits in 2008.

From BBC

Burgos identified herself as an “abolitionist” — someone who supports the “abolition of police and the prison-industrial complex” — in a candidate questionnaire she submitted to the Democratic Socialists of America Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

And to enthusiastic applause, he called for the abolition of “bad taxes like stamp duty” and more housebuilding.

From BBC