abolition

The formal putting an end to a system or practice

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Example

The abolition of slavery in the 19th century transformed society.

Synonyms

eliminationendingrepeal

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abolishto formally put an end to something; to eliminate or eradicateSAT · TOEFL · IELTSabstainTo deliberately choose not to do or have something; to refrain.GRE · SAT · TOEFLabstractExisting in thought or as an idea but not having a concrete physical existenceGRE · SAT · TOEFL · IELTSabstractionThe quality of existing apart from concrete realityTOEFLaccounta record of financial transactions; a report or explanationSAT · TOEFLaccumulateTo gather together or acquire an increasing number or quantity of something.TOEFL · IELTSaccuracythe quality of being correct or exact; precisionSAT · TOEFLachieveTo successfully bring about or reach a desired objective or result.SAT · TOEFL · IELTS

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