What is the meaning of abridge?

Reduce in scope while retaining essential elements.
- usage: "The manuscript must be shortened"
- synonyms: foreshorten, abbreviate, shorten, cut, contract, reduce
Lessen, diminish, or curtail.
- usage: "the new law might abridge our freedom of expression"

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