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Meaning of
abatement
in English
abatement
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Plural
abatements
Definitions
Noun
lessening
or
moderation
of
something
The
new
policy
aims
to
achieve
an
abatement
of
noise
pollution
in
the
city
.
a
reduction
or
decrease
(
in
amount
,
tax
,
etc
.)
The
government
offered
an
abatement
of
taxes
for
low-income
families
.
reduction
of
debts
or
taxes
owed
The
company
negotiated
an
abatement
of
debts
with
its
creditors
.
reduction
of
costs
or
revenues
;
incidental
expenses
The
abatement
of
costs
helped
the
business
to
increase
its
profit
margins
.
unauthorized
entry
into
a
residence
The
intruder
was
charged
with
abatement
for
breaking
into
the
house
without
permission
.
