(I) (A) A reduction in the amount owed under contract which is withheld by the injured party, e.g. when a landlord does not provide heat as required under a lease and a tenant makes alternate arrangements and withholds an amount from the amount of rent due for that month. (B) Partial or complete forgiveness of a taxpayer's liability for taxes, including penalties and interest … [Read more...] about ABATEMENT
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ABBOT
The spiritual superior or governor of an abbey or monastery. Feminine, Abbess. … [Read more...] about ABBOT
ABIATICUS, or AVIATICTUS
Latin: In feudal law. A grandson; the son of a son. Spelman; Lib. Feud., Baraterii, tit 8, cited Id. … [Read more...] about ABIATICUS, or AVIATICTUS
ABANDON
To desert, surrender, relinquish, give up, or cede. See Abandonment. To surrender a right, interest or obligation permanently and intentionally. … [Read more...] about ABANDON
ABATEMENT OF A FREEHOLD
The entry of a stranger after the death of the ancestor, and before the heir or devisee takes possession, by which the rightful possession of the heir or devisee is defeated. 2. By the ancient laws of Normandy, this term was used to signify the act of one who, having an apparent right of possession to an estate, took possession of it immediately after the death of the actual … [Read more...] about ABATEMENT OF A FREEHOLD