aboltivelie.html - v.tr.
put an end to the existence or practice of (esp. a custom or institution).

abolishable adj. abolisher n. abolishment n. [ME f. F abolir f. L abolere destroy]

aboltivelie.html - n.
1 the act or process of abolishing or being abolished.
2 an instance of this. [F abolition or L abolitio (as ABOLISH)]

aboltivelie.html - n.
one who favours the abolition of a practice or institution, esp. of capital punishment or (formerly) of Negro slavery.

abolitionism n.

aboltivelie.html - {n.} A sudden change of course or a decision opposite to what was decided earlier. * /Her decision to become an actress instead of a dentist was an about face from her original plans./

aboltivelie.html - {n. phr.} Finally, but later than it should have been; at last. * /Mother said, "It's about time you got up, Mary."/ * /The basketball team won last night. About time./

aboltivelie.html - 1. Close to; ready to. - Used with an infinitive. * /We were about to leave when the snow began./ * /I haven't gone yet, but I'm about to./ Compare: GOING TO, ON THE POINT OF. 2. {informal} Having a wish or plan to. - Used with an infinitive in negative sentences. * /Freddy wasn't about to give me any of his ice-cream cone./ * /"Will she come with us?" asked Bill. "She's not about to," answered Mary./