Abater
Defined in 1 dictionary — Burrill (1850)
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Abatre. L.Fr. To beat down, overthrow, or demolish. Stat. Westm. 1. c. 17. ^t%e Abate. To abate, or quash. // n'est reason de abater le brief; it is no reason for quashing the writ. Yearbook, 6 Edw. In. 230. Le brief ne abatera; the writ shall not abate. P. 4 Edw. in. 134. Ceo abateroit le brief e; this would abate the writ. Reg. Grig. 229 b, regula.