abatement

a-bate-ment · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The act or process of reducing or diminishing something.

  2. 2.

    (Law) A reduction or decrease in amount, especially a tax or debt.

  3. 3.

    The removal or control of a nuisance or hazard.

Forms

plural: abatements

Related words

Antonyms: increase, intensification
See also: abate, decrease, reduction
Synonyms: decrease, diminution, lessening, reduction

Etymology

From Old French abatement, from abatre (to beat down).