(law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law | a hinged airfoil on the upper surface of an aircraft wing that is raised to reduce lift and increase drag |
a communication that belittles somebody or something | an airfoil mounted on the rear of a car to reduce lift at high speeds |
| someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war) |
| a candidate with no chance of winning but who may draw enough votes to prevent one of the leading candidates from winning |
| someone who pampers or spoils by excessive indulgence |