abatement
Definition
noun
- the legal right to remove or stop a nuisance once a reasonable period of notice has been given to the wrongdoer
- the reduction of a legacy when the deceased person has not left enough money to pay it in full
-
the reduction or removal of a debt when a person has failed to leave enough money to cover a legacy in full.
Related tax abatement
Pronounciation
/əˈbeɪtmənt/