This is the 8393rd most frequent French word.
abolir
To abolish; to put an end to something.
In this context, 'abolir' is used to mean to officially end or repeal a legal statute or law.
Le gouvernement a décidé d'abolir cette loi injuste.
The government decided to abolish this unjust law.
Here, 'abolir' is employed to refer to the idea of completely eliminating or eradicating poverty.
Il espère qu'un jour on pourra abolir la pauvreté.
He hopes that one day poverty can be abolished.
In this case, 'abolir' indicates the removal or cessation of a practice or system, addressing broader societal debates.