Main Entry: abol·ish

Pronunciation: \ə-ˈbä-lish\

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English abolisshen, from Middle French aboliss-, stem of abolir, from Latin abolēre; probably akin to adolescere to grow up — more at adult

Date: 15th century

1 : to end the observance or effect of : annul <abolish a law> <abolish slavery>
2 : destroy

— abol·ish·able \-li-shə-bəl\ adjective

— abol·ish·er noun

— abol·ish·ment \-mənt\ noun