Abolish
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Definition
To end completely by law - the 13th Amendment abolished slavery.
Abolish in plain English
To abolish something means to end it completely and permanently through law, not just pause or limit it. The classic example on the test: the 13th Amendment abolished slavery, meaning it made slavery illegal everywhere in the U.S. forever. Picture flipping a switch off for good, not just turning the dial down.
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