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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

Antonyms for abolished

Phrases with abolished

  • to officially end a law

    Example

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

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

    Example

    The school abolished the tradition of wearing uniforms.

  • 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.'