abatement

The act of abating, or the state of being abated; a lessening, diminution, or reduction; a moderation; removal or putting an end to; the suppression.

(law) The action of a person that abates, or without proper authority enters a residence after the death of the owner and before the heir takes possession.

(law) The reduction of the proceeds of a will, when the debts have not yet been satisfied; the reduction of taxes due.

An amount abated; that which is taken away by way of reduction; deduction; decrease; a rebate or discount allowed; in particular from a tax.

(heraldry) A mark of dishonor on an escutcheon; any figure added to the coat of arms tending to lower the dignity or station of the bearer.

(Scotland) Waste of stuff in preparing to size.