abolition

noun5

1. •
   The act of abolishing; an annulling; abrogation.

   • The campaign for the abolition of slavery changed the course of history.
2. •
   The state of being abolished.
3. •
   (historical) The ending of the slave trade or of slavery.
4. •
   (Australia, historical) The ending of convict transportation.
5. •
   (no longer used) An amnesty; a putting out of memory.