Abolishment

Pronunciation: /əˈbɑlɪʃmənt/

Definitions of abolishment

noun the act of formally ending or stopping something, such as a law, system, or practice

Example Sentences

A1 The abolishment of homework would make students very happy.

A2 The abolishment of the outdated law was long overdue.

B1 The abolishment of the monarchy was a major turning point in the country's history.

B2 The abolishment of slavery was a hard-fought victory for human rights.

C1 The abolishment of the death penalty is a topic of heated debate among lawmakers.

C2 The abolishment of discriminatory practices in the workplace is essential for creating a fair and just society.

Examples of abolishment in a Sentence

formal The abolishment of slavery was a significant milestone in human history.

informal I heard they're pushing for the abolishment of single-use plastics.

slang Dude, did you hear about the abolishment of curfew in the city?

figurative The abolishment of old habits can lead to personal growth and transformation.

Grammatical Forms of abolishment

• past tense: abolished
• plural: abolishments
• comparative: more abolished
• superlative: most abolished
• present tense: abolishes
• future tense: will abolish
• perfect tense: has abolished
• continuous tense: is abolishing
• singular: abolishment
• positive degree: abolishment
• infinitive: to abolish
• gerund: abolishing
• participle: abolishing

Origin and Evolution of abolishment

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'abolishment' originated from the combination of the prefix 'ab-' meaning 'away' and the word 'lishment' which is derived from the Old French word 'lisher' meaning 'to release'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'abolishment' has come to specifically refer to the act of officially ending or eliminating something, especially a law or system. It has evolved to carry a connotation of permanence and formal legal action.