Definition of Abatiment
Abatement, a mark of disgrace in a coat of arms.
- Wikipedia
A*bate"ment (-ment), n. [OF.
abatement, F. abattement.] 1. The act of
abating, or the state of being abated; a lessening, diminution, or
reduction; removal or putting an end to; as, the abatement of a
nuisance is the suppression thereof.
2. The amount abated; that which is taken away by
way of reduction; deduction; decrease; a rebate or discount
allowed.
3. (Her.) A mark of dishonor on an
escutcheon.
4. (Law) The entry of a stranger, without
right, into a freehold after the death of the last possessor, before the
heir or devisee. Blackstone.
Defense in abatement, Plea in
abatement, (Law), plea to the effect that from some
formal defect (e.g. misnomer, want of jurisdiction) the proceedings should
be abated.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- The act of abating, or the state of being abated; a lessening, diminution, or reduction; removal or putting an end to; as, the abatement of a nuisance is the suppression thereof.
- The amount abated; that which is taken away by way of reduction; deduction; decrease; a rebate or discount allowed.
- (Heraldry): A mark of dishonor on an escutcheon.
- (Law): The entry of a stranger, without right, into a freehold after the death of the last possessor, before the heir or devisee. - Blackstone
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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