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Dimunition

Definition: Dimunition refers to the act or process of decreasing or diminishing in size, extent, or importance.

Senses:

1. General: The act of becoming smaller or less significant.
2. Legal: Reduction in the value of a legacy, gift, or estate due to specific circumstances.
3. Music: The technique of reducing the intensity or volume of a musical passage.

Example Sentences:

• The dimunition of her influence in the company was noticeable after the scandal.
• In the legal field, the dimunition of property value may affect tax assessments.
• The symphony played the final section with a beautiful dimunition of sound.

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