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Abatment

Noun

Definition: The act of reducing or lessening something, especially in terms of force, intensity, or amount.

Example Sentence: The abatement of noise pollution in cities should be a priority for urban planners.

Noun

Definition: A reduction in the value of property or estate, particularly due to the loss of a nuisance, such as noise or odor.

Example Sentence: The abatement of the terrible smell from the nearby landfill helped increase the property value of the neighborhood.

Noun

Definition: The legal process of reducing or canceling a debt, claim, or obligation.

Example Sentence: The company filed for bankruptcy and underwent an abatement of its financial liabilities.

Adjective

Definition: Describing something that is less intense, severe, or prominent than before.

Example Sentence: The abatement measures implemented by the medical team resulted in a milder outbreak of the disease.

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