present participle of abate

Alternative form of abasic

plural of Abate

(law) Plea to the effect that from some formal defect (e.g. misnomer, want of jurisdiction) the proceedings should be abated.

(law) A plea to the effect that from some formal defect (e.g. misnomer, lack of jurisdiction) the proceedings should be abated.

plural of tax abatement

(US, finance) An incentive issued by a government which will reduce or eliminate taxes on real estate in a specific area.

plural of plea in abatement

(law) A common law legal doctrine stating that the death of a defendant who is appealing a criminal conviction vacates the conviction.

A device for reflection of sound, as in a sounding board over a pulpit or rostrum.