abolishing

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Michelle Guy of the Alliance Party proposed an amendment abolishing the defence of "reasonable punishment", which is available to parents and caregivers in some circumstances.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Both leaders came with lofty goals, yet discussed methodical steps that included a 50 percent cut in strategic nuclear arms, with the ultimate target of abolishing the entire global nuclear stockpile by the year 2000.

From Slate • Feb. 2, 2026

“They were respectful,” said Janerio Taylor, a longtime Minneapolis activist, who supports abolishing the police department but conceded respect for their efforts handling the scene and working to reduce crime in recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

He has eliminated whole layers of government, abolishing eight ministries or agencies and cutting nearly 150,000 jobs from the state payroll, while pushing ambitious rail and power projects.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

“It is easy for dreamers to speak of abolishing slavery,” said Mr. Sharpe.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson