the act of abolishing

the abolition of war.

the state of being abolished; annulment; abrogation

the abolition of unjust laws; the abolition of unfair taxes.

the legal prohibition and ending of slavery, esp. of slavery of blacks in the U.S.

noun

confirmation , establishment , institution , legalization , promotion

noun

abolishment , abrogation , annihilation , annulment , cancellation , destruction , dissolution , elimination , end , ending , eradication , extirpation , invalidation , negation , nullification , obliteration , overthrow , overturning , quashing , repeal , repudiation , rescinding , rescindment , rescission , revocation , subversion , suppression , termination , voiding , wiping out , withdrawal , defeasance , voidance