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abatement

UK
/əˈbeɪtmənt/
US
/əˈbeɪtmənt/

Translations

abatementnoun
abatements
pl
atténuationSurtout pour le bruit, la pollution ou la douleur.
The city implemented noise abatement measures to reduce the impact of traffic sounds on residents.
La ville a mis en place des mesures d’atténuation du bruit pour réduire l’impact du trafic sur les habitants.
abattementSurtout en fiscalité et en droit.
The company received an abatement on their property taxes after proving they were overcharged.
L’entreprise a obtenu un abattement sur ses impôts fonciers après avoir prouvé qu’elle avait été surfacturée.
diminutionEmploi général.
There was a gradual abatement of the pain after the medication.
On a observé une diminution progressive de la douleur après la prise du médicament.
extinctionJuridique.
The case went into abatement after the defendant's unexpected death.
L’extinction de l’instance est intervenue après le décès inattendu du défendeur.
Additional translations
remiseSurtout pour une dette, une amende ou une créance.
réductionEmploi général.
Synonyms
abatement
relief
mitigation
alleviation
lessening
decrease
diminution
reduction
abatementadjective
more abatement
Comp.
most abatement
Super.
UK
/əˈbeɪtmənt/
US
/əˈbeɪtmənt/
Used attributively before a noun to describe measures or items intended to abate something, e.g., 'abatement order'.
atténuatoireEmploi formel, surtout administratif ou juridique.
The council approved abatement measures to reduce noise in the district.
Le conseil a approuvé des mesures atténuatoires pour réduire le bruit dans le quartier.

Definitions

abatementnoun
The reduction or elimination of a tax, claim, fine, or debt.
The company received an abatement on their property taxes after proving they were overcharged.
A decrease in the degree or intensity of something, such as noise, pollution, or pain.
The city implemented noise abatement measures to reduce the impact of traffic sounds on residents.
The act of lessening or diminishing something.
The abatement of the storm allowed the rescue teams to begin their operations.
The suspension or termination of a legal proceeding because of a procedural defect or the death of a party.
The case went into abatement after the defendant's unexpected death.
abatementadjective
Intended to reduce, eliminate, or otherwise abate something; relating to abatement.
The council issued abatement notices to property owners violating the noise ordinance.
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