Abolish: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when talking about officially ending laws, systems, or practices, especially those perceived as unjust or outdated.

• Slavery was abolished in the 19th century
• They are campaigning to abolish the death penalty

Used when referring to removing or getting rid of something completely, often to ensure better outcomes or clearer processes.

• They aim to eliminate errors in the process
• The new policy will eliminate the need for redundancy

Used in a more general sense to describe stopping something from continuing.

• The meeting ended at 5 PM
• It's time to end this argument

Often used in legal, formal, or employment contexts to describe ending something formally or abruptly.

• The contract was terminated early
• They decided to terminate the project due to budget cuts

Used in a legal or formal context to describe making something legally void or invalid.

• The judge decided to nullify the contract
• His comments nullify any previous agreements

Refers to officially canceling or withdrawing something, often a privilege, decision, or law.

• His license was revoked due to several traffic violations
• They revoked the company's operating permit