Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Capable of being abolished: Describes something that can be formally ended, terminated, or done away with. It implies the possibility of annulling or putting a stop to an institution, practice, or condition.

Usage

• The word "abolishable" is used to describe laws, systems, rules, or practices that are not permanent and can be legally or formally terminated.
• It is a formal term, often used in legal, political, or academic contexts.
• It typically modifies a noun directly or follows a linking verb like "is" or "seems."

Examples

• Adjective:
  • Many argued that the outdated tax was abolishable and should be removed from the books.
  • The committee determined that the regulation was abolishable with a simple majority vote.
  • Slavery was not considered abolishable by all nations in the 18th century.

Advanced Usage

• "deemed abolishable": considered capable of being abolished.
  • The policy was deemed abolishable after the review.
• "legally abolishable": able to be abolished within the framework of the law.
  • The decree was legally abolishable by the parliament.

Variants and Related Words

• Abolish (verb): To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
  • The government voted to abolish the old law.
• Abolition (noun): The act of abolishing a system or practice.
  • The abolition of the death penalty was debated.
• Abolitionist (noun): A person who favors the abolition of a practice or institution, especially slavery.
  • She was a famous abolitionist.

Synonyms

• Terminable: Capable of being ended.
• Repealable: Capable of being revoked or annulled (often used for laws).
• Revocable: Capable of being canceled or withdrawn.

Antonyms

• Inalienable: Not able to be taken away or transferred.
• Irrevocable: Not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered.
• Permanent: Lasting or intended to last indefinitely without change.

Adjective

1. capable of being abolished