defense in abatement中文什么意思

defense in abatement

(law) Plea to the effect that from some formal defect (e.g. misnomer, want of jurisdiction) the proceedings should be abated.

• abatement:    n. 1.减少，减轻，减退。 2.【 ...
• in abatement:    终止诉讼
• defense:    n. 〔美国〕 ＝ defence. ...