completeabolishing

Completeabolishing is a term used in social and political discourse to denote the act of removing or ending an institution, practice, or policy in its entirety, rather than pursuing incremental reform. In this usage, the focus is on total elimination rather than partial modification.

Etymology and usage: The word appears to be a coined compound of complete and abolishing, often written as one word. It emerged in 21st-century online debates and think-pieces, with variations such as "complete abolishing" or "complete-abolishing." It is not widely used in formal legislation or scholarship.

Contexts: Proponents apply the idea to issues such as criminal justice (abolition of prisons or policing), animal testing, cash bail, or welfare systems. They argue that some systems cannot be made humane or just through reforms and should be dismantled and replaced. Opponents contend that gradual reform, safeguards, and transitional planning are more practical.

Criticism and debates: Critics say the term can be absolutist or utopian, risking unintended consequences if abolition is pursued without workable alternatives. Supporters counter that the term helps distinguish between reformist aims and those seeking total replacement. Debates often center on feasibility, ethics, and transitional governance.

See also: abolitionism, reform, decarceration, restorative justice.