aˈbatement

/ əˈbeɪtmənt /

noun

1. diminution or alleviation; decrease
2. suppression or termination

   the abatement of a nuisance

3. the amount by which something is reduced, such as the cost of an article
4. property law a decrease in the payment to creditors or legatees when the assets of the debtor or estate are insufficient to meet all payments in full
5. property law (formerly) a wrongful entry on land by a stranger who takes possession after the death of the owner and before the heir has entered into possession