Abolition
Abolition is the formal act of putting an end to a law, system, or practice, often through official or collective action. In contemporary contexts, it's frequently tied to social justice movements, such as ending slavery or discriminatory policies, highlighting its role in driving progressive change and challenging entrenched inequalities.
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The global abolition of the transatlantic slave trade, inspired in part by the word's connotations, led to Britain passing the Slave Trade Act in 1807, which was enforced by the Royal Navy and helped free over 150,000 enslaved people by 1860—yet today, modern slavery persists, affecting an estimated 50 million individuals worldwide according to the International Labour Organization.
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