abolish
verb
abol·ish
ə-ˈbä-lish 
abolished; abolishing; abolishes
: to end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
abolish a law
abolish slavery
Examples of abolish in a Sentence
He is in favor of abolishing the death penalty.
the U.S. abolished slavery by constitutional amendment on December 6, 1865
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The Declaration champions the right to alter or abolish government destructive of life, liberty, and happiness.
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Brian Delay,
Mercury News,
4 July 2026
The state this year abolished the job of the New Orleans criminal court clerk — merging it with another court clerk position.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
Shortly after his assassination in 1865, slavery was abolished, and the United States of America took a huge step toward equality for all.
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Josh Laskin,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
The other reconstruction amendments abolished slavery and expanded voting rights.
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Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
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Brian Delay,
Mercury News,
4 July 2026
The state this year abolished the job of the New Orleans criminal court clerk — merging it with another court clerk position.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
Shortly after his assassination in 1865, slavery was abolished, and the United States of America took a huge step toward equality for all.
—
Josh Laskin,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
The other reconstruction amendments abolished slavery and expanded voting rights.
—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
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“Abolish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abolish. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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abolish
verb
abol·ish
ə-ˈbäl-ish
: to do away with completely : put an end to
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