Word
abatement
Phoneticsabate·ment
US/əˈbeɪtmənt/
UK/ɐbˈeɪtmənt/
Definitions
01reduction of a nuisance
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Law Formal · Technical
n. the act of reducing or stopping something bad, like noise or pollution.
n. the reduction or removal of a nuisance, impact, or environmental hazard.
“The city ordered the immediate abatement of the noise from the construction site.”
“The court issued an order for the abatement of the environmental hazard, requiring the company to remove the toxic waste within thirty days.”
Usage
Often used with 'of' followed by the nuisance being reduced.
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02tax or price reduction
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Law Formal · Technical
n. a reduction in the amount of tax or money you have to pay.
n. a deduction or rebate allowed on a public tax or a financial obligation.
“New businesses in the area can apply for a tax abatement for five years.”
“The local government offered a significant property tax abatement to encourage developers to renovate the derelict industrial district.”
Usage
Commonly appears in the phrase 'tax abatement'.
03legal ending of a case
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Law Formal · Technical
n. the act of ending a legal case or stopping a process.
n. the act of quashing or ending a legal proceeding or a will's provisions.
“The lawyer requested an abatement of the lawsuit due to a technical error.”
“The death of the defendant resulted in the abatement of the civil proceedings before a verdict could be reached.”
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Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “abatement” in context.
Verb
01. order the abatement of the nuisance
“The local council ordered the abatement of the nuisance caused by the abandoned factory.”
verb + noun + of + noun
02. seek an abatement of the noise
“The residents decided to seek an abatement of the noise from the nearby construction site.”
verb + noun + of + noun
Adjective
03. noise abatement
“The airport implemented new noise abatement procedures to reduce the impact on local neighborhoods.”
adj + noun
04. pollution abatement
“The government provided subsidies for pollution abatement technologies in the manufacturing sector.”
adj + noun
05. tax abatement
“The company was granted a ten-year tax abatement to encourage them to build their headquarters in the city.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. abatement notice
“The restaurant was served an abatement notice after repeated complaints about the smell from their kitchen.”
noun + noun
07. abatement of the symptoms
“The patient showed a gradual abatement of the symptoms after starting the new course of antibiotics.”
noun + of + noun
Real-World Examples
“Central Valley School District in Beaver County is currently under construction for asbestos abatement in its middle- and high-school buildings – both built in the 1960s.” “They include soil scientists, energy scientists, water conservation experts, community forest workers, ecologists, pollution abatement experts etc who have made real and tangible contributions to a more sustainable future for India and Indians.” Etymology
From Middle English abatement, from Anglo-Norman abatre (“to abate”) (from Old French abatre), + -ment; equivalent to abate + -ment.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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