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Meaning
Noun
●
In American English:
The
act
of
abridging
;
reduction
or deprivation
●
In American English:
The
state of being
abridged
or lessened.
●
In American English:
An
epitome
or
compend
,
as of
a
book
; a
shortened
or
abridged
form; an abbreviation.
●
That which
abridges
or
cuts short
; hence, an
entertainment
that makes the time
pass
quickly
●
In Law:
Any of various
brief
statements
of
case law
made before
modern
reporting
of
legal
cases.
●
In Law:
The
leaving out
of certain
portions
of a plaintiff's
demand
, the
writ
still
holding good
for the remainder.
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Synonyms
Diminution
Lessening
Shortening
Compendium
Epitome
Abstract
Synopsis
PréCis
Abridgement
Summary
Related
Infringement
Abrogation
Imposition
Usurpation
Interpretation
Curtailment
Reinterpretation
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