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abatement

/əˈbeɪt.mənt/

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noun

Réduction, diminution, atténuation

The act of abating, or the state of being abated; a lessening, diminution, or reduction; a moderation; removal or putting an end to; the suppression of.

Examples :

"The abatement of a nuisance is the suppression thereof."

La réduction d'une nuisance est sa suppression.

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noun

Réduction, diminution, rabais

The amount abated; that which is taken away by way of reduction; deduction; decrease; a rebate or discount allowed; in particular from a tax.

Examples :

"The city offered an abatement on property taxes for homeowners who installed solar panels. "

La ville a offert une réduction sur les impôts fonciers aux propriétaires qui ont installé des panneaux solaires.

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noun

Abaissement, flétrissure

A mark of dishonor on an escutcheon; any figure added to the coat of arms tending to lower the dignity or station of the bearer.

Examples :

"The addition of the bar sinister to the Duke's coat of arms served as a public abatement, signifying his illegitimate birth and diminished claim to the throne. "

L'ajout de la barre senestre aux armoiries du duc a servi d'abaissement public, signifiant sa naissance illégitime et sa prétention diminuée au trône.

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noun

Abolition, suppression

The action of a person that abates, or without proper authority enters a residence after the death of the owner and before the heir takes possession.

Examples :

"The lawyer argued that the squatter's presence in the empty house constituted abatement because he moved in immediately after the owner's death, before the owner's children could inherit it. "

L'avocat a soutenu que la présence du squatteur dans la maison vide constituait une suppression, car il s'est installé immédiatement après le décès du propriétaire, avant que les enfants du propriétaire ne puissent en hériter.

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Réduction, diminution

The reduction of the proceeds of a will, when the debts have not yet been satisfied; the reduction of taxes due.

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "Due to unforeseen debts, there was an abatement of 10% in the inheritance each beneficiary received from their grandfather's will." "

En raison de dettes imprévues, il y a eu une réduction de 10 % de l'héritage que chaque bénéficiaire a reçu du testament de son grand-père.

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