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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Currently 20 states have passed laws that would abolish clock changes if they are given permission to do so by the federal government.
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James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Athletic Bilbao’s Estadio de San Mamés was full of tears of joy from Tottenham fans clad in white and players alike at the full-time whistle as the team abolished the reputation for not finishing big matches.
—David Close, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
Restoring America's Fighting Force The Jan. 27 action abolishes DEI programs and initiatives in the military, long seen as a pioneer in America's push toward racial equality.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 21 May 2025
Trump supported and opposed class-action lawsuits As Trump seeks to abolish nationwide injunctions, government lawyers have argued for and against the cases becoming class actions.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 18 May 2025
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James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Athletic Bilbao’s Estadio de San Mamés was full of tears of joy from Tottenham fans clad in white and players alike at the full-time whistle as the team abolished the reputation for not finishing big matches.
—David Close, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
Restoring America's Fighting Force The Jan. 27 action abolishes DEI programs and initiatives in the military, long seen as a pioneer in America's push toward racial equality.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 21 May 2025
Trump supported and opposed class-action lawsuits As Trump seeks to abolish nationwide injunctions, government lawyers have argued for and against the cases becoming class actions.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 18 May 2025
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“Abolish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abolish. Accessed 29 May. 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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