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 Used for things like the death penalty, slavery, or outdated customs.
死刑制度の廃止を求める声が高まっている。
Calls for the abolition of the death penalty are growing.
奴隷制の廃止は19世紀に実現した。
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.
その法律の撤廃が決定された。
The abolition of that law has been decided.
Complete abolition, total elimination. Used when emphasizing that something is entirely done away with.
核兵器の全廃を目指す。
Aim for the total abolition of nuclear weapons.
To express the ending of a traditional or habitual practice.
Also used for customs and practices, not just legal systems.
その慣習は廃止されるべきだ。
That custom should be abolished.
Stronger term implying eradication, often used for social evils or harmful practices.
Referring specifically to the movement to end slavery, especially in the US or UK.
The standard term for the abolitionist movement against slavery.
彼は奴隷制廃止運動の指導者だった。
He was a leader of the abolition movement.
Abolitionism as a doctrine or theory. More academic.
廃止論は19世紀に広まった。
Abolitionism spread in the 19th century.
児童労働の廃絶に取り組む。
Work towards the abolition of child labor.