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abolish verb

  /əˈbɑl.əʃ/ , /əˈbɑl.ɪʃ/ , /əˈbɒlɪʃ/
  • To end a law, system, institution, custom or practice. [First attested from around 1350 to 1470.]
 afschaffen, opheffen
  • (archaic) To put an end to or destroy, as a physical object; to wipe out. [First attested from around 1350 to 1470.]
 vernietigen, buiten werking stellen

abolishment noun

  /əˈbɑl.ɪʃ.mənt/
  • The act of abolishing; abolition; destruction. [First attested from the mid 16th century.]
 afschaffing, opheffing

abolisher noun

  /əˈbɑl.əʃ.ɚ/ , /əˈbɑl.ɪʃ.ɚ/
  • Agent noun of abolish; one who abolishes. [From the 16th century.]
 afschaffer

abolishable adjective

  /əˈbɑl.əʃ.ə.bl̩/ , /əˈbɑl.ɪʃ.ə.bl̩/
  • Capable of being abolished. [First attested from the mid 17th century.]
 afschafbaar, ophefbaar
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