Complete Definition of "defense in abatement"

English

Noun
defense in abatement

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

Synonyms
plea in abatement

References
R:Webster 1913

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