Definition of abatement Abatement

/ʌbejˈtmʌnt/ - [ubeytmunt] - a•bate•ment

We found 14 definitions of abatement from 7 different sources.

What does abatement mean?

Noun Plural: abatements
abatement - the act of abating; "laws enforcing noise abatement"
		mitigation, moderation the action of lessening in severity or intensity; "the object being control or moderation of economic depressions"
abatement - an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
		suspension, respite, reprieve, hiatus
		interruption, break some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity; "the telephone is an annoying interruption"; "there was a break in the action when a player was hurt"
		defervescence abatement of a fever as indicated by a reduction in body temperature

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

abatement (n.)
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.
abatement (n.)
The amount abated; that which is taken away by way of reduction; deduction; decrease; a rebate or discount allowed.
abatement (n.)
A mark of dishonor on an escutcheon.
abatement (n.)
The entry of a stranger, without right, into a freehold after the death of the last possessor, before the heir or devisee.

abatement
A plea by which a reduction of freight is demanded, when unforeseen causes have delayed or hindered the performance of a stipulated charter-party.

abatement
In heraldry, is a mark placed over a portion of the paternal coat of arms, indicating some base or ungentlemanly act on the part of the bearer.