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“abolitionist”
The act of officially ending a law, a regulation, or a practice of something: "As an abolitionist, he fought to end the practice of slavery."
"There were many abolitionists who wanted to do away with slavery."
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“abolitionist”
1. Someone who supports getting rid of something; such as, a system, a practice, or an institution: "Stanley was considered an abolitionist who was leading the students' cause to eliminate unfair grading systems."
2. People who want to destroy a law or practice of some kind; such as, those who fight to end the death penalty: "The abolitionists against the cruel treatment of animals included several groups across the entire country."
2. People who want to destroy a law or practice of some kind; such as, those who fight to end the death penalty: "The abolitionists against the cruel treatment of animals included several groups across the entire country."
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