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English Dictionary - With Multi-Lingual Search Definitions abolition noun  The act of abolish, abolishing, or the state of being abolished; an annul, annulling; abrogation; utter destruction; as, the abolition of slavery or the slave trade; the abolition of laws, decrees, ordinances, customs, taxes, debts, etc. Note: The application of this word to persons is now unusual or obsolete. (often capitalised), (in British territories) The ending of the slave trade (1807) or of slavery (1833). (often capitalised), (in the US) the emancipation of slaves, by the Emancipation Proclamation (1863, ratified 1865). Translations:  German: Abschaffung des Sklavenhandels (trans-bottom) (checktrans-top) Etymology: Latin abolitio, from abolere: cf. French abolition. See abolish.        Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550 results per page. Enter your search terms Submit search form   Web www.allwords.com Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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