abatement

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the act of abating

   Laws enforcing noise abatement.

2. 2
   noun

   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.

   The abatement of a nuisance is the suppression thereof.

3. 3
   noun

   an interruption in the intensity or amount of something

4. 4
   noun

   The deduction of minor revenues incidental to an operation in calculating the cost of the operation.

From Middle English abatement, from Anglo-Norman abatre (“to abate”) (from Old French abatre), + -ment; equivalent to abate + -ment.

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