This is the 1494th most frequent Dutch word.
afgeschaft
"Afgeschaft" means "abolished" or "discontinued" in English.
In this sentence, 'afgeschaft' is used to indicate that the tax laws were officially repealed or discontinued.
De regering heeft de oude belastingwetten afgeschaft.
The government has abolished the old tax laws.
Here, 'afgeschaft' describes the act of stopping or prohibiting the distribution of free plastic bags as a measure or rule.
Het gebruik van gratis plastic tassen is in veel winkels afgeschaft.
The use of free plastic bags has been abolished in many shops.
In this context, 'afgeschaft' refers to the cessation or abandonment of a long-standing tradition or custom.