Spanish Conversation · Level 101
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Spanish word
abolición
Pronunciation
IPA/aβoliˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounabolition
Example
¿Estás de acuerdo con la abolición de ese impuesto?
Do you agree with the abolition of that tax?
More examples
La abolición de la pena de muerte generó un intenso debate.
The abolition of the death penalty generated an intense debate.
Core concept
Permanent elimination of a law, practice, or institution.
Common phrases
la abolición de
the abolition of
la abolición de la pena de muerte
the abolition of the death penalty
Similar words
supresión: Stops and removes a system, charge, or practice so it ceases to operate.
cancelación: Cancels a contract, booking, or payment so the arrangement is called off.
cese: Brings an activity or state to an end so the action or condition no longer continues.
Definition in Spanish
Supresión formal o eliminación definitiva de una ley, práctica o institución que implica su cese.
Word origin
Derived from Latin abolitio, from abolēre 'to remove', and retained in Spanish to express definitive suppression rather than a temporary repeal.
Usage tips
- Contrast abolición with derogación: abolición signals a definitive end to an institution or practice, while derogación is often used for the repeal or annulment of a specific law.
Other meanings
- repealnoun
Opposites
- instauraciónintroductionnoun
- mantenimientomaintenancenoun
Related words
- abolirabolishverb
- abolidoabolishedadjective
- abolicionistaabolitionistnoun