Definition of ABOLITION

abolition

Plural: abolitions

Noun

  • the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery)
    • "the abolition of capital punishment"
  • The act of abolishing; an annulling; abrogation.
  • The state of being abolished.
  • The ending of the slave trade or of slavery.
  • The ending of convict transportation.
  • An amnesty; a putting out of memory.

Examples

  • the abolition of debts; the abolition of laws; the abolition of slavery; the abolition of police; the abolition of taxes

Origin / Etymology

First attested in 1529. Either from Middle French abolition, or directly from Latin abolitiō, from aboleō (“destroy”). Compare French abolition. Equivalent to abolish + -tion.

Synonyms

abolishment

Scrabble Score: 11

abolition: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
abolition: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
abolition: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

abolition: valid Words With Friends Word