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abolishment

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Main Entry:
abol·ish 
          Listen to the pronunciation of abolish
Pronunciation:
\ə-ˈbä-lish\
Function:
transitive verb
Etymology:
Middle English abolisshen, from Middle French aboliss-, stem of abolir, from Latin abolēre; probably akin to adolescere to grow up — more at adult
Date:
15th century
1 : to end the observance or effect of : annul <abolish a law> <abolish slavery> 2 : destroy
abol·ish·able 
          Listen to the pronunciation of abolishable \-li-shə-bəl\ adjective
abol·ish·er noun
abol·ish·ment 
          Listen to the pronunciation of abolishment \-mənt\ noun


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