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Definition of Abatement

1. Noun. An interruption in the intensity or amount of something.

Definition of Abatement

1. n. The act of abating, or the state of being abated; a lessening, diminution, or reduction; removal or putting an end to; as, the abatement of a nuisance is the suppression thereof.

Definition of Abatement

1. Noun. The act of abating, or the state of being abated; a lessening, diminution, or reduction; removal or putting an end to. ¹

2. Noun. The amount abated; that which is taken away by way of reduction; deduction; decrease; a rebate or discount allowed. ¹

3. Noun. (heraldry) A mark of dishonor on an escutcheon; any figure added to the coat of arms tending to lower the dignity or station of the bearer. ¹

4. Noun. (legal) The action of a person that abates. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Abatement

1. [n -S]

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Literary usage of Abatement

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Roadside Noise Abatementby OECD Staff by OECD Staff (1995)
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2. Smoke Abatement; a Manual for the Use of Manufacturers, Inspectors, Medical ...by William Nicholson by William Nicholson (1905)
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3. A Treatise on the Law of Evidence by Simon Greenleaf (1883)
"abatement. §. Matters In abatement. Such of the causes of abatement as may also be pleaded in bar will generally be treated under their appropriate titles. ..."

4. Chitty's Treatise on Pleading and Parties to Actions: With Second and Third by Joseph Chitty, Henry Greening (1844)
"If a plaintiff in replevin lakes husband after plaint and before the removal of it by re. fa. In., the defendant may plead the fact in abatement ..."

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