Do away with

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verb

To remove or get rid of something.

The government plans to do away with these old laws.
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Often appears as...

  • do away with rules
  • do away with policy
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Complete Elimination

The phrase emphasizes a full removal of something, often radically or thoroughly.

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The school decided to do away with homework over the weekend.
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Change Resistance

People may resist when familiar systems or traditions are 'done away with'.

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The members were upset when the club did away with its annual picnic.
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Progress or Modernization

Often used when updating or modernizing something by removing outdated parts.

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The new manager wants to do away with all the old filing systems.
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