abolition

BrE /əˈbɒlɪʃən/ AmE /əˌboʊliˈʃən/

noun en → es

1 LEGAL ENDING [singular] B2

the action of ending a law, system, or practice officially and completely

abolición, eliminación oficial

  • the abolition of something

Collocations abolition of slavery · abolition of the death penalty

  • The abolition of the monarchy was a major event in the country's history.

    La abolición de la monarquía fue un evento importante en la historia del país.

2 HISTORICAL ENDING [singular] B2

the ending of a system or practice that existed in the past, especially one that was considered to be unfair or wrong

abolición histórica

  • the abolition of something

Collocations abolition of serfdom · abolition of the slave trade

  • The abolition of feudalism marked a turning point in European history.

    La abolición del feudalismo marcó un punto de inflexión en la historia europea.