abolition

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Oli's political career stretches nearly six decades, a period that saw a decade-long civil war and Nepal's 2008 abolition of its monarchy.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

Historians highlight the legislative achievements, including the British Parliament’s abolition of the slave trade in 1807 and the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

The purpose of abolition is, in part, accountability for the crimes its agents and administrators have committed, but it would be a worthy and necessary goal anyhow.

From Slate • Jan. 12, 2026

She said following the abolition of the not proven verdict in the Scottish legal system the jury was one of the first to return a verdict under the changed system.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

In her autobiography, Elizabeth described the discussions of abolition and women’s rights at Peterboro as “white hot.”

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling