Diminution
/ˌdɪmɪˈnjuːʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of lessening or reducing in size, importance, or value.
The contract included a clause about diminution of benefits over time.
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to describe a decrease in rights, property value, or entitlements.
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