No. 8,346 in Swedish
avskaffandet
The abolition.
In a sentence
Avskaffandet av slaveriet var en viktig milstolpe i historien.
The abolition of slavery was an important milestone in history.
Here, 'avskaffandet' is used as a noun meaning 'the abolition', referring to the act of formally ending or eliminating slavery.
Debatten om avskaffandet av dödsstraffet pågår fortfarande.
The debate about the abolition of the death penalty is still ongoing.
'Avskaffandet' in this context is used to indicate the act of abolishing capital punishment, emphasizing that it is a subject of discussion.
Avskaffandet av monarkin är en kontroversiell fråga i många länder.
The abolition of the monarchy is a controversial issue in many countries.
In this example, 'avskaffandet' signifies the process or act of removing or discontinuing the monarchy as a form of government.
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