elimination / discontinuation
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elimination
The ceasing of the existence or validity of something; the abolition or elimination of something.
Der Wegfall der staatlichen Förderung stellt viele Kulturprojekte vor große Probleme.
The elimination of government funding is creating major problems for many cultural projects.
'Der Wegfall' (the elimination/discontinuation) is derived from the separable verb 'wegfallen' (to disappear/be eliminated). It consists of 'weg' (away) and 'fallen' (to fall). So the word describes, figuratively, that something 'wegfällt' (falls away) and is therefore no longer there or no longer valid.
Viele befürchten, dass die Arbeitsplätze wegfallen werden.
Many fear that the jobs will disappear.
The noun 'Wegfall' (elimination/discontinuation) is very often used with a genitive attribute to specify what is being eliminated. Alternatively, the preposition 'von' (of/from) with the dative can also be used.
Der Wegfall der Subventionen traf die Bauern hart.
The elimination of subsidies hit the farmers hard.
'Der Wegfall' (the elimination/discontinuation) is often used in economic, political, or legal contexts. Typical combinations are 'der Wegfall von Arbeitsplätzen' (the loss of jobs), 'der Wegfall einer Regelung' (the elimination of a regulation), or 'der Wegfall einer Gebühr' (the elimination of a fee).
Der Wegfall der Grenzkontrollen erleichtert das Reisen in Europa.
The elimination of border controls makes travel in Europe easier.
abolition
Both Abschaffung and Wegfall can result in a rule, law, or institution no longer existing. Abschaffung refers more to the intended action of ending something. Wegfall mainly describes the result: something is no longer present or valid.
Durch den Wegfall der Gebühr müssen Besucher nun nichts mehr bezahlen.
Because the fee was discontinued, visitors no longer have to pay anything.
Die Abschaffung der Gebühr wurde im Parlament beschlossen.
The abolition of the fee was approved by Parliament.
