Associations to the word «abolishes»

Wiktionary

ABOLISH, verb. To end a law, system, institution, custom or practice. [First attested from around 1350 to 1470.]
ABOLISH, verb. (archaic) To put an end to or destroy, as a physical object; to wipe out. [First attested from around 1350 to 1470.]

Dictionary definition

ABOLISH, verb. Do away with; "Slavery was abolished in the mid-19th century in America and in Russia".

Wise words

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