Abate

=Abate= Verb Not to be confused with: Abash, Abatement Notice

Definition

 * 1) To become less, or smaller. Another way to say that you make something smaller, is that it was abated.
 * 2) (LEGAL)

=Other Information=

Legal
Often used in legal discussions, an abatement notice is issued when occupier(s) of a property are causing a nuisance.

It is also used a lot in property law.

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