First Known Use: 15th century
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abolish
verb abol·ish \ə-ˈbä-lish\
: to officially end or stop (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something)
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transitive verb
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: to end the observance or effect of : annul <abolish a law> <abolish slavery>
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Origin of ABOLISH
Middle English abolisshen, from Middle French aboliss-, stem of abolir, from Latin abolēre; probably akin to adolescere to grow up — more at adult
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abolish
verb abol·ish \ə-ˈbä-lish\
abol·ishedabol·ish·ing
Definition of ABOLISH for Kids
: to do away with : put an end to <abolish discrimination>
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