Definition of ABOLISHMENT

abolishment

Meanings

Plural: abolishments

Noun

  • the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery)
  • The act of abolishing; abolition; destruction.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French abolissement, from aboliss-, stem of some conjugated forms abolir, equivalent to abolish + -ment.

Synonyms

abolition

Scrabble Score: 18

abolishment is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 21

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