Definition of 'abridge'

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Verb

1. reduce in scope while retaining essential elements; "The manuscript must be shortened"
      Synonyms: foreshorten abbreviate shorten cut contract reduce
      Antonyms: elaborate lucubrate expatiate exposit enlarge flesh out expand expound dilate
2. lessen, diminish, or curtail; "the new law might abridge our freedom of expression"

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