abolish
verb
abol·ish
ə-ˈbä-lish 
abolished; abolishing; abolishes
: to end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
abolish a law
abolish slavery
Examples of abolish in a Sentence
He is in favor of abolishing the death penalty.
the U.S. abolished slavery by constitutional amendment on December 6, 1865
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The Chinese leader, who assumed the presidency in 2013, abolished term limits in 2018.
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Evelyn Cheng,anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
In 2018, China’s legislature abolished presidential term limits in a ceremonial vote, effectively allowing Xi to rule for life.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
The most serious charges—plotting a coup and attempting to violently abolish democratic rule — each carry sentences of up to 12 years.
—Carrie Kahn, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Whereas opposition parties favored cutting or abolishing it, the ruling coalition of the LDP and Komeito—concerned that such a move would spook financial markets—instead offered one-time cash payments of roughly $140 per person to defray the cost of living.
—Mireya Solís, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2025
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Evelyn Cheng,anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
In 2018, China’s legislature abolished presidential term limits in a ceremonial vote, effectively allowing Xi to rule for life.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
The most serious charges—plotting a coup and attempting to violently abolish democratic rule — each carry sentences of up to 12 years.
—Carrie Kahn, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Whereas opposition parties favored cutting or abolishing it, the ruling coalition of the LDP and Komeito—concerned that such a move would spook financial markets—instead offered one-time cash payments of roughly $140 per person to defray the cost of living.
—Mireya Solís, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2025
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“Abolish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abolish. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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abolish
verb
abol·ish
ə-ˈbäl-ish
: to do away with completely : put an end to
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