1. plural of abolishment; the acts or instances of formally ending or eliminating something, especially a law, system, or practice
Usage: countable noun; formal register

Examples

• The abolishments of outdated regulations helped modernize the industry.
• Historical abolishments of slavery marked turning points in human rights.
• The government announced several abolishments of tax loopholes.
• Abolishments of discriminatory laws were celebrated by civil rights advocates.
• The abolishments took effect on January 1st of the following year.
• Many abolishments in the education system were controversial among parents.