abolish
verb (used with object)
to do away with; put an end to; annul; make void.
have abolished
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present perfectof abolish.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The Schengen Area is a system of open borders spanning 29 European countries that have abolished controls at their common borders.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
The Ryanair aircraft will be moved to other European Union countries "that have abolished aviation taxes like Sweden, Slovakia, Albania and Italy", the company said.
From Barron's ● Apr. 24, 2026
Some come from states that have abolished capital punishment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2025
Twenty-three states, including Oregon, Colorado and New Mexico, have abolished the death penalty.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2024
Or if Marat's mantle falls on Robespierre, would not that scholarly lawyer, who would have abolished capital punishment, reverse Marat's cruel decrees?
From The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. II. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England by Moncure Daniel Conway
