as in repeal
the doing away with something by formal action
calls for the abolition of the death penalty
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In the 18th century, based on their belief in the equality of all human beings, Quaker leaders spoke in favor of the abolition of slavery in both the United Kingdom and the United States.
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Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 28 Jan. 2025
This is particularly likely in Prince George's case, given that he is destined for a career as a working royal and eventually the throne—barring the surprise abolition of the monarchy or his abdication.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
Maria Dmitrieva, an activist who supports the abolition of surrogacy, said the issue is not getting enough attention during the war.
—Lili Rutai, The Dial, 7 Jan. 2025
Indeed, Buckley argued, the practice delayed the abolition of slavery in Britain and its colonies.
—Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 28 Jan. 2025
This is particularly likely in Prince George's case, given that he is destined for a career as a working royal and eventually the throne—barring the surprise abolition of the monarchy or his abdication.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
Maria Dmitrieva, an activist who supports the abolition of surrogacy, said the issue is not getting enough attention during the war.
—Lili Rutai, The Dial, 7 Jan. 2025
Indeed, Buckley argued, the practice delayed the abolition of slavery in Britain and its colonies.
—Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Abolition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abolition. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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