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abolition / lifting
The official ending or cancellation of a rule, law, judgment, or measure.
Die Demonstranten forderten die sofortige Aufhebung der neuen Beschränkungen.
The demonstrators demanded the immediate lifting of the new restrictions.
'Die Aufhebung' is the nominalization of the verb 'aufheben' (to lift/cancel/preserve). Since the verb has several meanings (to cancel, to lift up, to preserve), the noun also has different meanings.
Der Bundestag beschloss, das alte Gesetz aufzuheben.
The Bundestag decided to repeal the old law.
The most common meaning of 'Aufhebung' is the cancellation of an official rule. You often find the word in news reports, laws, and political debates.
Die Bürger feierten die Aufhebung des Versammlungsverbots.
The citizens celebrated the lifting of the ban on assemblies.
To specify what is being lifted or repealed, a noun in the genitive usually follows, or a construction with 'von' + dative. For example: 'die Aufhebung des Gesetzes' (the repeal of the law) or 'die Aufhebung von Sanktionen' (the lifting of sanctions).
Die Aufhebung der Grenzkontrollen erleichterte das Reisen.
The lifting of border controls made travel easier.
In academic texts, especially in philosophy, 'Aufhebung' has a special meaning that goes back to the philosopher Hegel. This meaning is not used outside this specialized context.
Für meine Hausarbeit muss ich Hegels Konzept der Aufhebung erklären.
For my term paper, I have to explain Hegel's concept of sublation.
The meaning 'physical lifting' is very rare for the noun 'die Aufhebung'. Usually, the action is described directly with the verb 'aufheben' (to lift up) or the nominalized verb 'das Aufheben' (lifting).
Die Aufhebung der schweren Kiste erforderte viel Kraft.
Lifting the heavy crate required a lot of strength.
solution
'die Lösung' and 'die Aufhebung' can both mean that something is officially ended or no longer valid. 'die Aufhebung' is used especially for rules, laws, judgments, or measures. 'die Lösung' fits more with the formal ending of a connection or contract, but in this sense it sounds very formal. The words can be confused because both express an official ending. As a guide: with a law or decision, people usually say 'Aufhebung'; with a contractual connection, 'Lösung' may occur.
Am Montag tritt die Aufhebung der alten Regel in Kraft.
The lifting of the old rule comes into effect on Monday.
Die Lösung dieser vertraglichen Verbindung wurde schriftlich vereinbart.
The termination of this contractual relationship was agreed in writing.