Abridgment /(-brĭj"ment)/

A·bridg·ment

Abridgment

n.
  1. The act of abridging, or the state of being abridged; diminution; lessening; reduction or deprivation; as, an abridgment of pleasures or of expenses.
  2. An epitome or compend, as of a book; a shortened or abridged form, esp. of a written work; an abbreviation.
    Ancient coins as abridgments of history.
  3. That which abridges or cuts short; hence, an entertainment that makes the time pass quickly. [Obs.]
    What abridgment have you for this evening? What mask? What music?
  4. a diminution or curtailment, as of legal rights.