abolition
gb/ˌæbəlˈɪʃən/ us/ˌæbəlˈɪʃən/
B2
English
~ 7900
eltörlés, megszüntetés
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
1
eltörlés
B2
megszüntetés
B2
Usage pattern:
the abolition of [something]
Many human rights groups are campaigning for the abolition of the death penalty worldwide.
Sok emberi jogi csoport kampányol a halálbüntetés világszerte történő eltörléséért.
The abolition of slavery was a turning point in the country’s history.
A rabszolgaság eltörlése fordulópont volt az ország történetében.
Some politicians argued that the abolition of the old tax system would harm public services.
After years of protest, the government finally announced the abolition of compulsory military service.
The report recommends the gradual abolition of fossil fuel subsidies.
Learner examples
People marched in the streets to demand the abolition of slavery.
Az emberek az utcákon vonultak, hogy a rabszolgaság eltörlését követeljék.
Many countries have called for the abolition of the death penalty.
Sok ország a halálbüntetés eltörlését szorgalmazta.
The new law led to the abolition of the old school rules.
The group works for the abolition of child labor.
There is a debate about the abolition of this law.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "abolition" with "abolishment". "Abolition" is the standard and much more common form in modern English. Another common mistake is using it without "of" before the object; in most cases you should say "the abolition of [something]", not "the abolition [something]".
Meaning
official ending of a law or system
Collocations
abolition of slavery
|abolition of the death penalty
|call for abolition
|campaign for abolition
|total abolition
|gradual abolition
Synonyms
ending (A general word for something stopping; less formal and not always used in a legal or political context.)
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elimination (Suggests completely getting rid of something; can be broader and less tied to law or policy.)
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repeal (Used mainly for laws or regulations; focuses on cancelling a law rather than ending a whole system.)
Antonyms
introduction (Refers to bringing a new law, system, or practice into use, which is the opposite of ending it.)
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establishment (Focuses on setting up or creating a system or institution, the reverse of abolishing it.)
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retention (Means keeping something in place instead of ending it, often used about the death penalty or similar policies.)
Themes
politics
|law
|history
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The act of officially ending a law, system, or practice so that it no longer exists.
The formal and complete ending of a law, system, or practice, especially by official decision or legislation.
Grammar
Dictionary form
abolition
IPA
GB/ˌæbəlˈɪʃən/
US/ˌæbəlˈɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
ab - ol - i - tion (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (i)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: abolition
- Plural: abolition, abolitions
Word family
Forms
abolitions
noun
Core family
abolish
verb B2
Related words
abolitionist
noun
Advanced or less common
abolitionism
noun
Expressions
abolition of slavery
1/ˌæbəlˈɪʃən əv slˈeɪvɚi/
fixed phrase
ending the system of slavery
The official act or process of ending slavery so that it is no longer legal.
Examples
- The abolition of slavery changed the social and economic structure of the country.
- Many leaders risked their lives to work for the abolition of slavery in the nineteenth century.
abolition of the death penalty
1/ˌæbəlˈɪʃən əv ðə dˈɛθ pˈɛnəlti/
fixed phrase
ending the death penalty
The official act or decision to stop using execution as a legal punishment.
Examples
- Public opinion has shifted in favor of the abolition of the death penalty.
- Several countries have recently debated the abolition of the death penalty.
campaign for abolition
1/kæmpˈeɪn fɚ ˌæbəlˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
organized effort to end something
An organized set of actions and messages to try to make a law, system, or practice end officially.
Examples
- They joined a campaign for abolition of the outdated law.
- The campaign for abolition gained support after the report was published.