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Abatement vs Liss - What's the difference?

abatement | liss |

As nouns the difference between abatement and liss

is that abatement is the act of abating, or the state of being abated; a lessening, diminution, or reduction; a moderation; removal or putting an end to; the suppression of or abatement can be (legal) the action of a person that abates, or without proper authority enters a residence after the death of the owner and before the heir takes possession while liss is (exercise) l'ow '''i'''ntensity]] '''s'''teady [[state|' s tate; a form of exercise that utilizes prolonged periods of effort at a steady pace, such as jogging.

abatement

Etymology 1

From (etyl) abatement, from (etyl) abatre.

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of abating, or the state of being abated; a lessening, diminution, or reduction; a moderation; removal or putting an end to; the suppression of.
  • the abatement of a nuisance is the suppression thereof.
  • The amount abated; that which is taken away by way of reduction; deduction; decrease; a rebate or discount allowed; in particular from a tax.
  • (heraldry) A mark of dishonor on an escutcheon; any figure added to the coat of arms tending to lower the dignity or station of the bearer.
  • Derived terms
    * defense in abatement * plea in abatement

    Etymology 2

    From (etyl), from (etyl)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (legal) The action of a person that abates, or without proper authority enters a residence after the death of the owner and before the heir takes possession.
  • (legal) The reduction of the proceeds of a will, when the debts have not yet been satisfied; the reduction of taxes due.
  • References

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    liss

    English

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl) lis, lisse, lysse, from (etyl) liss, . See (l).

    Noun

    (-)
  • Relief; ease; abatement; cessation; release.
  • Comfort; happiness.
  • A respite from pain.
  • Etymology 2

    From (etyl) lissen, lyssen, from (etyl) . See above.

    Verb

    (es)
  • To ease; lighten; relieve; abate.
  • To blin; cease; stop.