The act of abolishing; an annulling; abrogation. / The state of being abolished. / (historical, often capitalised, UK, US) The ending of the slave trade or of slavery.

plural of abolition

Relating to abolition.

(transitive, rare, obsolete) To imbue with the principles of abolitionism.

(historical) In favor of the abolition of slavery.

A person who favors the abolition of any particular institution or practice. / (historical, US) A person who favored or advocated the abolition of slavery.

Support for the abolition of prisons. / Support for the abolition (banning) of sex work. / (abortion) Support for the abolition (banning) of abortion.

plural of abolitionist

The campaign against the abolition of the slave trade and/or slavery.

Relating to or favoring abolition.