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abatement
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noun
the act of abating
laws enforcing noise abatement
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noun
(= suspension)
an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
in
Preposition
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Used to show that something is inside something else.
The cat is in the box.
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Used to show that someone is at home, or is available.
Is John in?
The Doctor is now in.
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Used to show movement towards the inside.
The rain came in through the window.
patent
Noun
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A patent is a way of protecting an invention from being stolen.
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Thomas Edison had over 2000 patents.
patent
Verb
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To patent means to get a patent on an invention
Thomas Edison patented the light bulb and the phonograph.
fee
Noun
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A fee is the money you pay for some kinds of services, such as legal advice, education, or club membership.
School fees have increased again this year.
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(law) An inheritable estate in land held of a feudal lord in return for certain services.
He held his lands in fee of the Earl of Chester.