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English Dictionary - With Multi-Lingual Search Definitions abatement noun  The act of abating, or the state of being abated; a lessening, diminution, or reduction; removal or putting an end to; as, the of a nuisance is the suppression thereof. The amount abated; that which is taken away by way of reduction; deduction; decrease; a rebate or discount allowed. (heraldry) A mark of dishonor on an escutcheon; any figure added to the coat of arms tending to lower the dignity or station of the bearer. The entry of a stranger, without right, into a freehold after the death of the last possessor, before the heir or devisee. Etymology: Old French abatement, French abattement.      Full Definition of abatement  Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550 results per page. Enter your search terms Submit search form   Web www.allwords.com Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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