abolition

Definitions

The action or an act of abolishing a system, practice, or institution.

The formal ending or cancellation of a law, custom, or practice.

Examples

The movement for the abolition of slavery gained significant momentum in the nineteenth century.

Many activists continue to campaign for the abolition of the death penalty worldwide.

The government announced the abolition of several outdated regulations to streamline the industry.

Synonyms

cancellation repeal abrogation annulment termination eradication elimination

Antonyms

establishment enactment institution continuation retention preservation implementation