abatement

CEFRC2

/əˈbeɪt.mənt/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A reduction in strength, amount, or seriousness.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    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.

Examples

  • No cure was possible, despite the abatement of symptoms.

  • Noise abatement procedures are published for some airports to reduce aircraft noise around residential areas.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

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Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

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

  2. 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.

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

More examples

In context

  • For quotations using this term, see Citations:abatement.

  • The abatement of a nuisance is the suppression thereof.

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Origin

noun

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