abridgment.
The act of abridging; reduction or deprivation
Meaning & usage
The act of abridging; reduction or deprivation
The state of being abridged or lessened.
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
Any of various brief statements of case law made before modern reporting of legal cases.
The leaving out of certain portions of a plaintiff's demand, the writ still holding good for the remainder.
Where this word comes from
First attested in 1494. From Middle English abrygement, from Middle French abrégement. Equivalent to abridge + -ment.
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