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abolition
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abolition History
1. (in British territories) the ending of the slave trade (1807) or the ending of slavery (1833): accomplished after a long campaign led by William Wilberforce
2. (in the US) the emancipation of the slaves, accomplished by the Emancipation Proclamation issued in 1863 and ratified in 1865


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Aa Meanwhile, the Future Movement issued a statement on Tuesday emphasizing that abolishment of political sectarianism should be part of the full implementation of the Taif Accord which includes the spread of the state's full authority over all Lebanese territories, the implementation of administrative decentralization and the establishment of a senate council.
Speaker's pitch to abolish political sectarianism stirs debate among ... by The Daily Star (Beirut, Lebanon)
ASSAFIR: "Constitutional Council" issues its decisions concerning their contesting within 48 hours and no abolishment to any parliamentary seat.
Lebanese Newspapers Headlines for Tuesday 24/11/2009 by National News Agency Lebanon (NNA)
Noting the warm relations between Damascus and Ankara, which have been further strengthened by the recent abolishment of visa requirements between the two countries, Gogebakan said only 120 kilometers separate Aleppo and Gaziantep.
Patients from Aleppo seek recovery in Gaziantep hospital by Cihan News Agency (CNA)
 
 
 
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