The difference between Abolish and Annul
When used as verbs, abolish means to end a law, system, institution, custom or practice, whereas annul means to formally revoke the validity of.
check bellow for the other definitions of Abolish and Annul
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Abolish as a verb:
To end a law, system, institution, custom or practice.
Examples:
"Slavery was abolished in the nineteenth century."
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Abolish as a verb (archaic):
To put an end to or destroy, as a physical object; to wipe out.
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Annul as a verb (transitive):
To formally revoke the validity of.
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Annul as a verb (transitive):
To dissolve (a marital union) on the grounds that it is not valid.