abolition
/ˌæbəˈlɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · [ˌæbəlˈɪʃən] /ˌæbəˈlɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · [ˌæbəlˈɪʃən] /ˌa-bə-ˈli-shᵊn/ (ame, mw)
abolition — noun
1. the action of officially bringing a law, system, or practice to an end, especial
the action of officially bringing a law, system, or practice to an end, especially one that has existed for a long period of time
The abolition of slavery in Brazil happened in 1888, long after most other countries.
historical use with specific year; 'the abolition of [system]'
Many human-rights groups are working toward the abolition of the death penalty around the world.
pattern: work toward the abolition of [system]
Kenji learned about the abolition of feudal land systems in his history class last semester.
After the abolition of the old passport law, citizens found it much easier to travel abroad.
The museum's new exhibition traces the long fight for the abolition of child labour in factories.
- ending
broader and less formal; does not imply official or legal action
- termination
more neutral, used for contracts, agreements, or employment
- eradication
stronger connotation of complete removal, often used for diseases or unwanted things
- repeal
specifically the cancellation of a law by an official body
- establishment
the act of setting something up, the opposite of ending it
- creation
the act of making something new, contrasted with ending something existing
- introduction
bringing a law or system into use, the reverse of abolition
文法句型
the abolition of + [system / law / practice / institution]
用法筆記
Frequently takes a complement beginning with 'of' to specify what is being ended. The word is strongly associated with historical movements to end slavery, but also applies to laws, taxes, military service, and other established institutions.