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abatement

 

[ əˈbeɪtmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal terminology

Abatement refers to the reduction or elimination of a nuisance or the diminishing of a tax obligation. In legal contexts, it can indicate a decrease in the amount of something, particularly in terms of property tax or environmental impact. For instance, in environmental law, abatement can involve measures taken to control pollution. Overall, it signifies the process of making something less intense or severe.

Synonyms

alleviation, decrease, diminution, reduction

Examples of usage

  • The court ordered an abatement of the noise caused by the construction.
  • The city implemented an abatement program to reduce air pollution.
  • Tax abatement is a common strategy to attract new businesses.
  • The property owner sought abatement for the high property taxes.

Translations

Translations of the word "abatement" in other languages:

🇵🇹 redução

🇮🇳 कम करना

🇩🇪 Minderung

🇮🇩 pengurangan

🇺🇦 зменшення

🇵🇱 zmniejszenie

🇯🇵 減少

🇫🇷 réduction

🇪🇸 reducción

🇹🇷 azaltma

🇰🇷 감소

🇸🇦 تخفيض

🇨🇿 snížení

🇸🇰 zníženie

🇨🇳 减少

🇸🇮 znižanje

🇮🇸 dýrmætis

🇰🇿 кеміту

🇬🇪 დამცირება

🇦🇿 azaltma

🇲🇽 reducción

Etymology

The word 'abatement' originates from the Middle English term 'abataiment' which means reduction or mitigation, stemming from the Old French 'abatre', meaning to beat down, fell, or lessen. This Old French term can be traced back to the Vulgar Latin 'abattĕre', where 'ad-' means 'to' and 'battĕre' means 'to beat'. The historical use of 'abatement' in legal terms surfaced in the Middle Ages, particularly in relation to law and taxation, emphasizing the importance of reducing burdens, whether financial or in terms of nuisance. Over centuries, it has been adopted in various contexts, encapsulating a significant concept in legal, environmental, and economic discussions.

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