1. the act or process of abolishing; the state of being abolished

Examples

• The abolishment of slavery was a major milestone in American history.
• Activists called for the abolishment of outdated laws that discriminated against minorities.
• The abolishment of the old tax code took several years to complete.
• Many countries have worked toward the abolishment of capital punishment.
• The abolishment of child labor was a significant achievement for human rights.
• The government announced the abolishment of the controversial program.