Entity: ABATE
ABATE is a verb that means to decrease in force, intensity, amount, or value. It can also refer to becoming defeated or null, or to diminishing in strength.
ABATE
Etymology
ABATE originates from the Old French verb 'abattre,' meaning 'to beat down.'
Definition
ABATE is a verb that means to decrease in force, intensity, amount, or value. It can also refer to becoming defeated or null, or to diminishing in strength.
Historical Context
The term ABATE has been used in various contexts throughout history to describe the reduction or lessening of something.
Cultural Significance
In legal contexts, ABATE is often used to refer to the reduction or nullification of a legal writ or appeal.
Related Concepts
ABATE is related to concepts such as decrease, lessen, diminish, and weaken.
See Also
To decrease in force, intensity, amount, or value; to become defeated or null; to diminish in strength.