abolition

Everyday

1. The act of officially ending a law, system or custom. tree →
2. (history) Especially the ending of slavery and the slave trade. tree →

In the lessons

Used in history and social studies: the abolition of slavery, the abolition of child labour, the abolition of a tax. It names the event or the movement that ended something. Phrases: the abolition of, campaign for abolition, abolition movement.

Examples

• The abolition of slavery was a turning point in history. tree →
• People marched and wrote letters for abolition. tree →
• The abolition of the fee meant more children could join. tree →
• Frederick Douglass spoke out for abolition in America. tree →
• After the abolition of the rule, pupils could bring phones. tree →
• The abolition movement grew stronger every year. tree →

Note

Uncountable, usually with "the ... of". Verb: abolish. A person who supported ending slavery: abolitionist. Do not confuse with "demolition" (knocking down buildings).