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Abolitionist

A person who campaigns for the abolition (= banning) of something.

A person who campaigned for the abolition of slavery is an abolitionist.

by Jafje May 10, 2007

Abolitionist For Ordinary Crimes Only

A country that has the death penalty only for extraordinary crimes, such as crimes under military law, crimes against humanity, terrorism, treason, or espionage.

There are currently seven countries classified as Abolitionist For Ordinary Crimes Only by Amnesty International: Brazil, Burkina Faso, Chile, El Salvador, Guatemala, Israel, and Peru.

by AlphabetMafia2663 September 27, 2022