abolition

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For a time, the city was a center of the national defund-the-police movement, with activists and several City Council members calling for the abolition of the police force and a new approach to public safety.

From New York Times

They also re-elected Mr. Frey, who stood firm by the police and campaigned against its abolition.

From New York Times

King Willem-Alexander is expected to deliver an apology on July 1, which marks the 150th anniversary of Dutch abolition of slavery in its former colonies.

From Reuters

A key point is the abolition of the crime of abuse of office, which Justice Minister Carlo Nordio has called an "evanescent" offence that deters elected officials from making decisions and clogs up judicial proceedings.

From Reuters

Activists and several City Council members initially called for the abolition of the police force and pledged to implement changes to ensure a similar killing would not happen again.

From New York Times