Translation guide
The act of formally ending a system, practice, or institution, especially slavery or the death penalty.
To express the formal ending of a major social or legal system.
The most common and general term for abolition of a system, law, or practice. Used for things like the death penalty, slavery, or outdated customs.
Calls for the abolition of the death penalty are growing.
The abolition of slavery was achieved in the 19th century.
Often used for the abolition or repeal of laws, regulations, or restrictions. Slightly more formal and emphasizes removal.
The abolition of that law has been decided.
Complete abolition, total elimination. Used when emphasizing that something is entirely done away with.
Aim for the total abolition of nuclear weapons.
To express the ending of a traditional or habitual practice.
Referring specifically to the movement to end slavery, especially in the US or UK.
廃止 is the most general and common. 撤廃 is often used for laws and regulations, emphasizing removal. 廃絶 implies complete eradication and is used for social evils or weapons.
abolition of the death penalty
deregulation (abolition of regulations)
nuclear abolition
児童労働の廃絶に取り組む。
Work towards the abolition of child labor.
Abolitionism spread in the 19th century.