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Definition of abolishment

abolishment

/əˈbɑːlɪʃmənt/
a · bol · ish · ment
Plural:abolishments
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• noun

1

The act of formally putting an end to a system, practice, law, or institution.

Example

"The committee advocated for the complete abolishment of outdated regulatory fees."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'abolishment' is a valid noun, 'abolition' is strongly preferred in formal writing and historical contexts, particularly when referring to the ending of slavery or capital punishment.

• Rhymes for abolishment

• Nearby Words

abode
abolish
abolisher
abolishment
abolition
abolitionary
abolitionism

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the verb 'abolish' (derived via Old French from Latin 'abolere', meaning 'to destroy or cause to die out') combined with the suffix '-ment'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Abolishment. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/abolishment
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