abolishment

[/əˈbɑːlɪʃmənt/]
nounpl: abolishments
abolição
1. the act or process of officially ending or eliminating a law, system, practice, or institution
The abolishment of slavery was a major milestone in human rights history.
A abolição da escravidão foi um marco importante na história dos direitos humanos.
2. the state of being abolished or done away with completely
The abolishment of outdated regulations modernized the industry.
A abolição de regulamentações obsoletas modernizou a indústria.
In Brazilian culture, 'abolishment' (abolição) holds particular historical significance regarding the abolition of slavery in 1888, which is commemorated annually on May 13th (Dia da Abolição). In the USA, the term is closely associated with the 13th Amendment and the abolitionist movement of the 19th century.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
abolitioneliminationeradicationrepealannulmentrevocationtermination
Antonyms / Antônimos
establishmentcreationinstitutionpreservationmaintenance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abolição
most common and standard term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
abolição
same as Brazilian Portuguese; formal and standard
São Paulo
abolição
standard usage; sometimes 'extinção' in legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
abolição
standard usage, particularly in historical references to slavery abolition

Related Words

abolishabolitionabolishrepealannuleliminateeradicate

Related Idioms & Phrases

abolishment of slavery
abolishment of the death penalty
abolishment of discriminatory practices
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