abolish

to end a law, system or practice officially

समाप्त करना, उन्मूलन करना

Usage

Examples

Slavery was abolished in the nineteenth century.

The school abolished the late-fee rule.

Common mistake

The workers abolished the old shed with hammers.

The workers demolished the old shed with hammers.

Demolish is for buildings; abolish is for laws and systems.

Remember: Abolish = end it for good.