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abatement clause Law Definition

n

A contractual provision releasing the tenant of a lease from the obligation to pay rent when an act of God prevents the occupancy of the premises.

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  1. ‹ abatement
  2. ‹ abate
  3. ‹ abash
  4. ‹ abasement
  5. ‹ abase
  6. ‹ abandonment
  7. ‹ abandonee
  8. ‹ abandoned property
  9. ‹ abandoned
  10. ‹ abandon
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