curtailment

[ ker-teyl-muhnt ]

noun

1. the act of cutting something short or cutting it back; reduction:

   Constant curtailment of postal service has inconvenienced every citizen.

Other Words From

• non·cur·tail·ment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of curtailment¹

curtail + -ment ( def )

Example Sentences

California legislators passed a bill to increase fines for those who violate the state’s water curtailment orders.

From Los Angeles Times

The legislation increases fines for violations of state water curtailment to as much as $10,000 per day, plus $2,500 for each acre-foot of water diverted.

From Los Angeles Times

By increasing electricity trade, countries can simultaneously address water deficits, boost hydropower generation, reduce energy curtailment, and cut greenhouse gas emissions.

From Science Daily

Mr. Putin has intensified his curtailment of free speech in Russia during the Ukrainian war.

From New York Times

The practice of switching off wind farms and ramping up power stations is known as "wind curtailment" and the costs are passed on to consumers, it said.

From BBC