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noun
The act of abridging; reduction or deprivation
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, countable, uncountable
Synonyms: diminution, lessening, shortening
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noun
The state of being abridged or lessened.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, countable, uncountable
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noun
An epitome or compend, as of a book; a shortened or abridged form; an abbreviation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, countable, uncountable
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noun
That which abridges or cuts short; hence, an entertainment that makes the time pass quickly
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, obsolete, uncountable
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noun
Any of various brief statements of case law made before modern reporting of legal cases.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, dated, uncountable
Topics: law
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noun
The leaving out of certain portions of a plaintiff's demand, the writ still holding good for the remainder.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: law
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noun
a shortened version of a written work
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: condensation, abridgement, capsule
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: summary, sum-up
History
First attested in 1494. From Middle English abrygement, from Middle French abrégement. Equivalent to abridge + -ment.
Across languages
40 source translations are retained for this English entry.
