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Abatement of a Nuisance

Definition:

The abatement of a nuisance refers to the legal process of eliminating or reducing a nuisance, typically a condition or activity that interferes with the use and enjoyment of property or causes harm to the community.

Senses:

1. Abatement as Legal Remedy: The act of resolving or mitigating a nuisance through legal means, such as injunctive relief, compensation, or fines.
2. Abatement as Environmental Control: The process of reducing or eliminating an environmental nuisance, such as noise, pollution, or noxious odors.

Sample Sentences:

• The residents filed a lawsuit seeking the abatement of the nuisance caused by the construction noise in their neighborhood.
• The local authorities took immediate action for the abatement of the nuisance caused by the overflowing sewage system.
• The court ordered the abatement of the nuisance and the relevant compensation to the affected property owners.

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