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abolition
NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. abolition
  2. 2. discontinuance
A noun and する verb meaning to abolish or discontinue something, such as a law, system, or service. It is often used in formal or official contexts, for example when a government policy or public transportation route is permanently ended.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Once you abolish a system, it's hard to bring it back, right?

Sentence 2

What?! The late-night bus is cancelled?! How am I supposed to get home?!

Sentence 3

Those rounds of formal greetings feel like some kind of ritual — they really should just get rid of them.

Sentence 4

Wait, that rule still hasn't been abolished?

Sentence 5

When did they stop requiring specific garbage bags again?