English Dictionary

abatement

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 noise pollution is a priority for the city council.

意味（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.

The abatement of a nuisance is the suppression thereof.

意味（2）

(law) 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.

意味（3）

(law) The reduction of the proceeds of a will, when the debts have not yet been satisfied; the reduction of taxes due.

意味（4）

An amount abated; that which is taken away by way of reduction; deduction; decrease; a rebate or discount allowed; in particular from a tax.

意味（5）

(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.

意味（6）

(Scotland) Waste of stuff in preparing to size.