abatement

Meaning of abatement

noun
  1. The act of abating, or the state of being abated; a lessening, diminution, or reduction; a moderation; removal or putting an end to; the suppression of.
    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; in particular from a tax.
  3. 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.
noun
  1. The 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.
  2. The reduction of the proceeds of a will, when the debts have not yet been satisfied; the reduction of taxes due.

Information about abatement

  • It is a name.
  • The plural form of abatement is: abatements.
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Hyphenation of abatement

abate-ment

  • It consists of 2 syllables and 9 chars.
  • abatement is a word disyllabic because it has two syllables

abatement synonyms

Meaning suspension:

suspension, respite, reprieve, hiatus

Translation of abatement

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