Word Verb
abolitionise
v.
C2 Proficiency abo·li·tionise UK spelling abolitionised, abolitionising
Definition
v.to officially end a system or a law. It is a very formal way to say that something is being removed forever.
v.to formally abolish or put an end to a system, institution, or legal practice. Often used in historical or legal contexts to describe the permanent termination of a specific status.
Examples
“The government decided to abolitionise the old tax.”
“Historians argue that the abolitionise of the feudal system was a slow and painful process for the local lords.”
“The treaty sought to abolitionise the practice of forced labor, marking a significant milestone in international human rights law.”
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Level C2 · Proficiency
Frequency Rare
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