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Meaning of abate
noun
- Abatement.
verb
- (obsolete outside law) To put an end to; to cause to cease. Example: to abate a nuisance
- To become null and void. Example: The writ has abated.
- To nullify; make void. Example: to abate a writ
- To humble; to lower in status; to bring someone down physically or mentally.
- To be humbled; to be brought down physically or mentally.
verb
- To enter a tenement without permission after the owner has died and before the heir takes possession.
noun
- An Italian abbot, or other member of the clergy.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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