Abate(v. t.)
- To bring down or reduce from a higher to a lower state, number, or degree; to lessen; to diminish; to contract; to moderate; to cut short; as, to abate a demand; to abate pride, zeal, hope.
Abate(v. t.)
- To deduct; to omit; as, to abate something from a price.
Abatement(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.
Abatement(n.)
- The amount abated; that which is taken away by way of reduction; deduction; decrease; a rebate or discount allowed.
Abatement(n.)
- A mark of dishonor on an escutcheon.
Abatement(n.)
- The entry of a stranger, without right, into a freehold after the death of the last possessor, before the heir or devisee.
Abatements
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