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Variant of abate

abate Definition

abate (ə bāt′)

transitive verb abated abat′·ed, abating abat′·ing

  1. to make less in amount, degree, force, etc.
  2. to deduct
  3. Law to put a stop to (a suit or action), end (a nuisance), etc.; terminate

Etymology: ME abaten < OFr abattre, to beat down: see a- & batter

intransitive verb

to become less in amount, degree, force, etc.; diminish

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abator Law Definition

n

A person who diminishes or eliminates a nuisance.

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  1. ‹ abatis
  2. ‹ abating
  3. ‹ abater
  4. ‹ abatement clause
  5. ‹ abatement
  6. ‹ abated
  7. ‹ abate
  8. ‹ abatable
  9. ‹ abasing
  10. ‹ abashment
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