abatement

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Pronunciation

• (America, British) IPA: /əˈbeɪt.mənt/

Noun

abatement

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. [First attested from 1340 to 1470.]

   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. [Late 15^th century.]
3. (heraldry) 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.[Early 17^th century.]

Translations

• French: réduction
• German: Abnahme, Verminderung, Verringerung, Unterdrückung
• Italian: riduzione
• Portuguese: abatimento, extenuação
• Russian: сниже́ние
• Spanish: disminución

Noun

abatement

1. (legal) 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. (legal) The reduction of the proceeds of a will, when the debts have not yet been satisfied; the reduction of taxes due.[First attested around 1150 to 1350.]

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