abolishable
/ə'bɔliʃəbl/
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Definition
- 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- Many argued that the outdated tax was abolishable and should be removed from the books.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- Revocable: Capable of being canceled or withdrawn.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
- capable of being abolished