abolition

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In his statement marking the abolition of hereditary peers, the Lord Speaker thanked them for their service.

From BBC

It also pointed to the abolition of US tax incentives for EV purchases and the easing of fossil fuel regulations, as well as a decline in the competitiveness of its products in Asia.

From Barron's

Visionaries had founded experimental communities supporting radical ideas like equal rights for women or the abolition of slavery.

From Literature

The women, who are against secession and for abolition but are practiced in the art of deceiving their neighbors, are involved with the Underground Railroad in some way that’s not exactly clear.

From Los Angeles Times

Students also called for the abolition of ICE and spoke of wanting the school board to rescind what they regard as anti-LGBTQ+ policies.

From Los Angeles Times