The phrase "action to abolish" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where one is discussing efforts or measures taken to eliminate or end a particular practice, law, or institution.
Example: "The organization is taking action to abolish outdated laws that discriminate against certain groups."
Alternatives: "efforts to eliminate" or "measures to eradicate".
Washington turned against slavery privately, making no public action to abolish it, Brunsman said.
"That means – under the current proposals – we will not have the independence to take action to abolish the bedroom tax.
"A French Shift on Africa Strips a Dictator's Son of His Treasures" (Paris Journal, Aug. 24) highlights the need for Congress to take action to abolish anonymous shell corporations.
We believe, on the contrary, that we must take action to abolish these privileges, to realize Article 33 of the Constitution: "All citizens of the People's Republic of China are equal before the law".
"It has come to the point when we must take direct action to abolish this practice that is immorally robbing Appalachian communities of their culture, their health and their future".
"Governor Bill Richardson and the New Mexico legislature's action to abolish the death penalty in that state adds to the growing momentum behind ending the death penalty in this country.
Following the principles of Child Friendly School programming, the Ghana Education Service has taken a number of actions to abolish corporal punishment, such as revising the teachers' handbook and making teachers aware of the consequences for harming pupils, including possible legal action and prosecution.
Only last month, he was given a 'lifetime asbo' whose survival beyond any action taken to abolish the measure by May could in future prove an interesting legal case.
"Since our experience has shown that there is no way to design a perfect death penalty system, free from the numerous flaws that can lead to wrongful convictions or discriminatory treatment, I have concluded that the proper course of action is to abolish it," Mr. Quinn said in a statement.
As opponents of race-based affirmative action continue to mobilize to abolish the practice, I contend that race-based affirmative action is not only necessary but that there is another step that the affirmative-action movement needs to take.
However, serious action will be required to abolish the widespread attitude that one cannot get enough oxygen.
