Definition of Abridge
Abridge
a·bridge


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(verb)
the act of condensing or shortening without losing meaning, such as in literature or writing;

e.g. In elementary school, constitutional rights are abridged to help students understand the functional and foundational principles.

(verb)
to diminish or curtail;

e.g. They made several attempts to abridge their right of free speech.



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