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Meaning of Abolish
The primary meaning of the word "abolish" is to officially end or cancel a system, practice, or institution.
Definitions
- To officially end or cancel a system, practice, or institution
- To stop something from existing or being used
- To make something no longer valid or effective
Etymology of Abolish
The word "abolish" comes from the Old French word "abolir", which is derived from the Latin words "ab" (meaning "from" or "away") and "olere" (meaning "to grow" or "to nourish"), with the sense of "to cause something to cease growing or being nourished"
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of officially ending or canceling a system, practice, or institution
Example Uses
- The organization aims to abolish poverty in the region through education and job creation
- The government voted to abolish the outdated law and replace it with a new one
- The company decided to abolish its retirement program due to financial constraints