word
Abolition
A-buh-LIH-shuhn
/ˌæbʌˈlɪʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
abolition
Dictionary meaning
The act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery).
Examples
- The abolition of capital punishment.
Synonyms: abolishment
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