Definitions for: Abatement


[n] the act of abating; "laws enforcing noise abatement"
[n] an interruption in the intensity or amount of something



Webster (1913) Definition: A*bate"ment (-ment), n. [OF. abatement, F.
abattement.]
1. 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.

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

3. (Her.) A mark of dishonor on an escutcheon.

4. (Law) The entry of a stranger, without right, into a
freehold after the death of the last possessor, before the
heir or devisee. --Blackstone.

Defense in abatement, Plea in abatement, (Law), plea to
the effect that from some formal defect (e.g. misnomer,
want of jurisdiction) the proceedings should be abated.

Synonyms: hiatus, reprieve, respite, suspension

See Also: abatement of a nuisance, break, defervescence, interruption, moderation, nuisance abatement, remission, remittal, subsidence

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