abattement

French

Etymology

abattre +‎ -ment

Pronunciation

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Noun

abattement m (plural abattements)

1. A diminution of physical or moral strength; dejection; exhaustion; despondency.
2. (finance or law) A type of allowance or tax deduction.
3. (business, rare) A discount.
4. (obsolete) Alternative form of abattage.

Related terms

• abattu