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Abatement

/ uh-BAYT-ment /

Definition

The reduction or elimination of a nuisance, debt, or legal proceeding.

Used in Context

“The court ordered the abatement of the noise pollution from the factory.”

Etymology
◈ Latin: abattre, to beat down
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