Abolition Definition & Meaning

abolition
noun
  1. the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery); "the abolition of capital punishment"

"Abolition" in song lyrics

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  • "Battle on the children's mind since the abolition"
    Napoleon Da Legend — Jah Don't Lie
  • "slave abolition"
    AOL — AOL
  • "puertorican slave abolition"
    AOL — AOL

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