abatement
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.abate·ment
noun \ə-ˈbāt-mənt\Definition of ABATEMENT
2
: an amount abated; especially : a deduction from the full amount of a tax
See Examples of ABATEMENT
- <entitled to a tax abatement for child care expenses>
- <there's been a significant abatement in noise from the floor above since the upstairs neighbors installed carpets>
First Known Use of ABATEMENT
14th century
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