Abolition

Abolition is the act of formally destroying something through legal means, either by making it illegal, or simply no longer allowing it to exist in any form.

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Famous things that have been abolished include:

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• Slavery; see also: Abolitionism
• The Soviet Union
• Alcohol; see also: Prohibition
• Numerous monarchies

Things that are topics of debate over their possible abolition include:

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• Suffering
• The Death penalty
• Abortion

Abolition related Images and Photos (experimental)

Proclamation of the Abolition of Slavery in the French Colonies 23rd April 1848 1849

Proclamation of the Abolition of Slavery in the French Colonies 23rd April 1848 1849

Plate Depicting the Abolition of Privileges 4th August 1789 Sarreguemines 1889

The Peasants Rise up and Revolt for the Abolition of Feudal Dues Serfdom and Tithes