폐지하다
To formally abolish or cancel a law, system, or custom that has been in place.
Examples
3 of 5사형 제도를 폐지해야 한다는 목소리가 높다.
There are loud voices calling for the abolition of the death penalty.
회사는 실효성이 없는 복지 혜택을 폐지했다.
The company abolished welfare benefits that were not effective.
그 규칙은 이제 폐지됐어, 신경 안 써도 돼.
That rule has been abolished now, you don't need to worry.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Pye-ji sounds like 'Paper' being thrown away because the system is gone.
Quick Quiz
인권 단체들은 비인도적인 법률을 ____ 것을 주장하고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 폐지할
Examples
사형 제도를 폐지해야 한다는 목소리가 높다.
academicThere are loud voices calling for the abolition of the death penalty.
회사는 실효성이 없는 복지 혜택을 폐지했다.
businessThe company abolished welfare benefits that were not effective.
그 규칙은 이제 폐지됐어, 신경 안 써도 돼.
informalThat rule has been abolished now, you don't need to worry.
노예 제도는 19세기에 대부분의 국가에서 폐지되었다.
formalSlavery was abolished in most countries in the 19th century.
이 노선은 이용객이 적어 다음 달부터 폐지됩니다.
everydayThis route will be discontinued from next month due to few users.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
악법을 폐지하다
to abolish bad laws
제도를 폐지하다
to abolish a system
전면 폐지하다
to abolish completely
Often Confused With
Usage Notes
Used when discussing legal reforms or changes in social systems in IELTS Task 2.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '폐지' (waste paper). The context of 'abolishing' vs 'recycling' is key.
Memory Tip
Pye-ji sounds like 'Paper' being thrown away because the system is gone.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 廢止 (discard + stop).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The abolition of certain ministries or long-standing laws is a hot political topic in Korea.
Quick Quiz
인권 단체들은 비인도적인 법률을 ____ 것을 주장하고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 폐지할
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