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Meaning of abolish | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B1
/əˈbɒlɪʃ/

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

Translations

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.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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