To officially end a law, system, or practice so that it no longer exists.
From Old French *abolir*, from Latin *abolere* or *abolēre* meaning “to destroy, cause to disappear.” It’s related to Latin *abolitio*, the source of *abolition*.
We most often hear ‘abolish’ with huge changes like abolishing slavery or unfair laws. It’s a reminder that some systems are not just improved; they’re completely ended and replaced. The word carries a sense of moral finality, not just a small fix.
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