See Also: Abatement(money)
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abatement(1)(dictionary)
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ABATEMENT OF LEGACIES(law)
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abatement noun1. LME.
[Old French, formed as ABATE verb1 + -MENT.]
The action of abating; the state of being abated. LME.
O. Cromwell Much abatement of my hopes. W. Blackstone The abatement, or removal, of Nusances. Joyce Abatement of wind.
The result of abating; the amount by which anything is abated; decrease, deduction, drawback. L15.
Heraldry. A charge representing an offence, dishonour, etc., committed. E17.