Abatement

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From Old French abatement, French abattement.

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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. Patrono: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.
4. (law) The entry of a stranger, without right, into a freehold after the death of the last possessor, before the heir or devisee.

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• defense in abatement
• plea in abatement

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• Patrono:R:Heraldry 1862

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• Gregg (Version: Centennial,Series 90,DJS,Simplified,Anniversary,Pre-Anniversary): a - b - a - t - m

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