Reduction
/rɪˈdʌkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of decreasing or diminishing the amount, extent, or degree of a legal obligation, penalty, or financial amount.
The court ordered a reduction of the defendant's sentence due to mitigating circumstances.
- (n.) A reclassification or reassessment that lowers the level or degree of a legal charge or claim.
The prosecutor agreed to a reduction of charges from felony to misdemeanor.
- (n.) The legal remedy of repayment or diminution in the amount owed, often in the context of damages or interest.
The plaintiff sought a reduction in damages awarded after proving partial fault.
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- reductions
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Commentary
In legal drafting, specify the subject of reduction to avoid ambiguity, as it may refer to penalties, charges, or amounts.
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