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Meaning of the word abolish in English

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abolish

US /əˈbɑː.lɪʃ/
UK /əˈbɑː.lɪʃ/
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Verb

1.

formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution)

Example:
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The government plans to abolish the tax next year.
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Slavery was abolished in the 19th century.
Synonym:
cancelrepealrevokeannulnullify
Synonym:
establishinstitutecreaterestorereinstate
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