n. [ L. abolitio, fr. abolere: cf. F. abolition. See Abolish. ] The act of abolishing, or the state of being abolished; an annulling; abrogation; utter destruction;
☞ The application of this word to persons is now unusual or obsolete [ 1913 Webster ]
adj.
n. The principles or measures of abolitionists. Wilberforce. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A person who favors the abolition of any institution, especially negro slavery. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To imbue with the principles of abolitionism. [ R. ] Bartlett. [ 1913 Webster ]