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Abatement

Definition:

Abatement refers to the act of reducing, lessening, or diminishing something, such as noise, taxes, or pollution.

Parts of Speech:

Noun:

The noun form of abatement is used to indicate a reduction or decrease in intensity, amount, or severity.

Example sentence: The government implemented noise abatement measures to reduce the sound pollution in residential areas.

Verb:

The verb form of abatement is used to describe the action of reducing or lessening something.

Example sentence: The company implemented cost-cutting measures to abate their expenses.

Legal:

In legal contexts, abatement refers to the termination, reduction, or suspension of a legal action or claim.

Example sentence: The court granted an abatement of the fine due to insufficient evidence.

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