abolished

[əˈbɒlɪʃt]

abolished Definition

formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution).

Using abolished: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "abolished" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The government abolished the death penalty in 1965.

• Example

  Slavery was abolished in the United States in 1865.

• Example

  The company abolished its dress code policy.

abolished Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for abolished

• annul
• nullify
• revoke

Antonyms for abolished

• establish
• institute

Phrases with abolished

• abolish a law

  to officially end a law

  Example

  The government abolished the law that prohibited same-sex marriage.

• abolish a tradition

  to put an end to a long-standing custom or practice

  Example

  The school abolished the tradition of wearing uniforms.

• abolish a monarchy

  to remove a monarch from power and end the monarchy system

  Example

  The country abolished the monarchy and became a republic.

Origins of abolished

from Latin 'abolere', meaning 'destroy'

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Summary: abolished in Brief

'Abolished' [əˈbɒlɪʃt] means to formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution. It is often used in the context of laws, traditions, or monarchies. Examples include 'The government abolished the death penalty in 1965' and 'The school abolished the tradition of wearing uniforms.' Synonyms for 'abolished' include 'annul' and 'nullify,' while informal alternatives include 'get rid of' and 'do away with.'