abatement

plural abatements

1. countableuncountableThe act of abating, or the state of being abated; a lessening, diminution, or reduction; a moderation; removal or putting an end to; the suppression.First known use First attested from 1340 to 1470.

   The abatement of a nuisance is the suppression thereof.

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   Synonyms: assuagement

2. countableuncountableaccountingThe deduction of minor revenues incidental to an operation in calculating the cost of the operation.
3. countableuncountablelawThe action of a person that abates, or without proper authority enters a residence after the death of the owner and before the heir takes possession.
4. countableuncountablelawThe reduction of the proceeds of a will, when the debts have not yet been satisfied; the reduction of taxes due.First known use First attested around 1150 to 1350.
5. countableuncountableAn amount abated; that which is taken away by way of reduction; deduction; decrease; a rebate or discount allowed; in particular from a tax.First known use Late 15ᵗʰ century.

   Synonyms: allowance, rebate, remission

6. countableuncountablegovernmentA mark of dishonor on an escutcheon; any figure added to the coat of arms tending to lower the dignity or station of the bearer.First known use Early 17ᵗʰ century.
7. ScotlandcountableuncountableWaste of stuff in preparing to size.
8. countableuncountableA beating down, a putting down.
9. countableuncountableA quashing, a judicial defeat, the rendering abortive by law.
10. countableuncountableForcible entry of a stranger into an inheritance when the person seised of it dies, and before the heir or devisee can take possession; ouster.
11. countableuncountablerebatement, real or imaginary marks of disgrace affixed to an escutcheon.