n. (-ment)
[Cf. F. abolissement.]
The act of abolishing; abolition; destruction. Hooker.
abolishment
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noun
- An often formal act of putting an end to: abolition, abrogation, annihilation, annulment, cancellation, defeasance, invalidation, negation, nullification, voidance. Law avoidance, extinguishment. See continue/stop/pause.
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery)
Synonym: abolition
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