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abolish

verbgeneral usecommon/ɐbuˈliɾ/a·bo·lir

Definition

1

To put an end to; to extinguish, suppress (a law, custom, institution).

Usage examples

The country abolished the death penalty in 1976.
They intend to abolish the abusive fees.

Common combinations

abolish slaveryabolish a lawabolish a tax