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Curtailment
01
the action of restricting or withdrawing a book, document, or writing from circulation
Examples
The government imposed a curtailment of the controversial book.
Editors debated the curtailment of certain passages in the manuscript.
02
the act of reducing or limiting something in order to reach financial stability
Examples
The company announced a curtailment of its production operations in response to declining market demand.
Management implemented cost curtailment measures to reduce expenses and improve profitability.
03
the state or condition of being shortened
Examples
The curtailment of the meeting frustrated the participants.
Rain caused the curtailment of the outdoor festival.
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