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abolition
The process by which a law, rule, institution, or custom is officially ended or declared invalid.
Viele Bürger fordern die Abschaffung der Studiengebühren.
Many citizens are calling for the abolition of tuition fees.
The noun 'Abschaffung' (abolition) is derived from the separable verb 'abschaffen' (to abolish). The ending '-ung' turns the verb into a feminine noun that describes the process or result of the action.
Die Bürger diskutieren über die Abschaffung des alten Gesetzes.
The citizens are discussing the abolition of the old law.
To say what is being abolished, German usually uses the genitive. Alternatively, you can also use the preposition 'von' with the dative.
Die Aktivisten fordern die Abschaffung der Tierversuche.
The activists are calling for the abolition of animal testing.
'Abschaffung' (abolition) is often used with verbs that express a political or legal demand or decision. Typical verbs are 'die Abschaffung fordern' (to demand/call for abolition), 'beschließen' (to decide), or 'unterstützen' (to support).
Die Oppositionspartei hat die Abschaffung der neuen Steuer gefordert.
The opposition party called for the abolition of the new tax.
This word belongs to formal language and is mainly used in political, legal, and public discussions.
In der Parlamentsdebatte ging es um die Abschaffung von Subventionen.
The parliamentary debate was about the abolition of subsidies.
introduction / implementation / insertion
'die Einführung' and 'die Abschaffung' are opposites here. With 'Einführung', something new is officially started or put into use, for example a rule or a law. With 'Abschaffung', something existing is officially ended. So the difference is the direction: 'Einführung' brings something new in, while 'Abschaffung' takes something away again or ends it.
Die Abschaffung der alten Regel gilt ab Montag.
The abolition of the old rule takes effect on Monday.
Viele Eltern sprechen über die Einführung einer neuen Schulregel.
Many parents are talking about the introduction of a new school rule.