1. the act of officially ending or stopping something, especially a law, system, or practice

Examples

• The abolition of slavery was a major milestone in American history.
• Many activists fought for the abolition of child labor laws.
• The abolition of the death penalty remains a controversial topic.
• The treaty called for the abolition of nuclear weapons.
• She dedicated her life to the abolition of poverty.
• The abolition of segregation required years of civil rights activism.