Definitionen
1.NounThe act of abating, or the state of being abated; a lessening, diminution, or reduction; a moderation; removal or putting an end to; the suppression. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}"The abatement of a nuisance is the suppression thereof."
2.NounThe deduction of minor revenues incidental to an operation in calculating the cost of the operation.
3.NounThe 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.
4.NounThe reduction of the proceeds of a will, when the debts have not yet been satisfied; the reduction of taxes due.
5.NounAn amount abated; that which is taken away by way of reduction; deduction; decrease; a rebate or discount allowed; in particular from a tax.
6.NounA mark of dishonor on an escutcheon; any figure added to the coat of arms tending to lower the dignity or station of the bearer.
7.NounWaste of stuff in preparing to size.
8.NounA beating down, a putting down.
9.NounA quashing, a judicial defeat, the rendering abortive by law.
10.NounForcible entry of a stranger into an inheritance when the person seised of it dies, and before the heir or devisee can take possession; ouster.
11.Nounrebatement, real or imaginary marks of disgrace affixed to an escutcheon.