# abolishing

Pronunciation: say "uh-BOL-ish-ing" US /əˈbɑl.ɪʃ.ɪŋ/, UK /əˈbɒlɪʃɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle of abolish. — present participle and gerund of abolish
   - Simple: Present participle of abolish. Use this form for the ongoing action of ending a law or practice.
   - _The committee is abolishing the outdated dress code next semester._
   - _Abolishing the entrance fee drew far larger crowds to the museum._

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