Abridgment
/ˈeɪ.brɪdʒ.mənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A shortened or condensed version of a text or record.
The abridgment of the novel made it accessible to younger readers.
- (n.) The act of curtailing or reducing, especially of legal rights or privileges.
The plaintiff argued that the law constituted an unlawful abridgment of free speech.
Forms
- abridgement
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'abridgment' often refers to restrictions on rights; ensure clarity whether referring to text reduction or limitation of rights.
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