Abolition
(noun)
The act of ending or destroying something.
Origin:
Middle french abolition, from latin abolitio, from abolere, meaning to abolish.
Examples:
- The abolition of slavery was a significant moment in history.
- The organization worked towards the abolition of discrimination.
- The government has taken steps towards the abolition of capital punishment.
- The treaty was signed with the intention of abolition of nuclear weapons.
- The new law resulted in the abolition of outdated regulations.