The act of abating; the state of being abated.

A reduction, removing, or pulling down as of a nuisance.

Diminution, decrease, or mitigation, as of grief or pain.

Deduction, sum withdraw, as from an account.

Overthrow, failure or defeat, as of a writ.

The entry of a stranger into a freehold after the death of the tenant, before the heir or devisee.

In heraldry, a mark of dishonor in a coat of arms, by which its dignity is debased for some stain on the character of the wearer.