废除 (fèi chú) — to abolish, to repeal, to abrogate
Definition
废除 is a formal verb for officially abolishing laws, systems, or institutions. Stronger and more institutional than 撤销 (revoke a single decision); broader than 破除, which targets abstract ideas like superstition.
verb
to abolishto repealto abrogate
Examples
- 废除。Xīn zhèng fǔ yí shàng tái jiù fèi chú le jiù xiàn fǎ.The new government abolished the old constitution as soon as it came to power.
- 废除。Xiào yuán tǐ fá zhì dù yǐ bèi fèi chú duō nián.The corporal punishment system in schools was abolished many years ago.
- 废除。Zhè xiàng qí shì nǚ xìng de lòu xí bì xū chè dǐ fèi chú.This bad practice of discriminating against women must be completely abolished.
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