abolish

Definitions

1. To end a law, system, institution, custom or practice.
2. To put an end to or destroy, as a physical object; to wipe out.
   archaic

Equivalents

Examples

“Slavery was abolished in the nineteenth century.”

“The abolition of the death penalty in international law”

“And with thy blood abolish so reproachful blot.”

“His quick instinctive hand Caught at the hilt, as to abolish him.”

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