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abolition

The correct spelling is abolition.

How to pronounce abolition

/ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.n̩/
noun

IPA: /ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.n̩/

Say it like: Abo-lis-hon

The correct spelling is abolition. The act of abolishing; an annulling; abrogation For example: "the abolition of debts; the abolition of laws; the abolition of slavery; the abolition of police;; the abolition of taxes"

Usage Examples

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

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The act of abolishing; an annulling; abrogation
  2. 2.The state of being abolished
  3. 3.(often capitalised) The ending of the slave trade or of slavery.
  4. 4.(often capitalised) The ending of convict transportation.
  5. 5.An amnesty; a putting out of memory.

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