(law) A plea to the effect that from some formal defect (e.g. misnomer, lack of jurisdiction) the proceedings should be abated.

A black-shelled edible mollusc (Haliotis crachedorii), found off the North American Pacific coast.

plural of abaca

The abasement of oneself.

plural of abacist

plural of abandoned property

(law) Property that is found in such a state as to make it likely that the original owner has intentionally given up all dominion and control over the property, with no intent of returning to or recovering the property.

plural of abacination

plural of abaciscus

(figuratively) Surprised, shocked. / (nautical) Said of a ship, when the wind, suddenly changing, forces the sails aft against the mast.