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    abolish
    /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

    verb

    • 1. formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution): "the tax was abolished in 1977"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishABOLISH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    to end an activity or custom officially: I think bullfighting should be abolished. National Service was abolished in the UK in 1962. Fewer examples. The government ought to abolish the tax altogether. The government is planning to abolish subsidies to farmers. Is monarchy relevant in the modern world or should it be abolished?

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › abolishAbolish Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb abolish, which means to end the observance or effect of something completely. See how abolish is used in current and historical contexts, such as slavery, child labor, and fossil fuels.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › abolishABOLISH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Abolish means to do away with, put an end to, or annul something, such as a law, a custom, or a practice. Learn the origin, usage, and history of the word abolish, and see synonyms, antonyms, and example sentences from various sources.

  5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishabolish verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of abolish verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › abolishAbolish - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    To abolish is to get rid of or annul. So when the principal yells at you for the 100th time for not having your shirt tucked in, it's safe to wish they'd just abolish the silly dress code.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishABOLISH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of abolish, a verb that means to do away with or put an end to something, such as a system, practice, or law. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and usage examples of abolish in British and American English.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › abolishAbolish - definition of abolish by The Free Dictionary

    Abolish means to do away with or put an end to something, such as a law, custom, or condition. See the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word abolish in different contexts and languages.

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