Abating
/əˈbeɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) Reducing, removing, or ending something, such as a nuisance or a legal proceeding.
The court ordered the abating of the noise nuisance.
Forms
- abate
- abated
- abates
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Commentary
'Abating' is the present participle form of 'abate' used in contexts involving the reduction or removal of legal burdens or nuisances.
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