abolition

Abolition refers to the formal act of ending or eliminating a law, practice, or institution. Most commonly, it relates to the abolition of slavery, meaning the legal and societal move to eradicate the ownership of people as property. Abolition involves not just changing laws but also addressing the societal and economic systems that sustain such practices, aiming to create a more just and equitable society. It often requires activism, legislation, and societal change to ensure that the practice is permanently eradicated and that affected individuals are protected and valued.