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deduct

[dih-duhkt]

verb (used with object)

  1. to take away, as from a sum or amount.

    Once you deduct your expenses, there is nothing left.



verb (used without object)

  1. detract; abate (usually followed byfrom ).

    The rocky soil deducts from the value of his property.

deduct

/ ɪˈʌ /

verb

  1. (tr) to take away or subtract (a number, quantity, part, etc)

    income tax is deducted from one's wages

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • prededuct verb (used with object)
  • undeducted adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of deduct1

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Latin ŧܳٳܲ “brought down, withdrawn,” past participle of ŧū; deduce
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of deduct1

C15: from Latin ŧܳٳܲ, past participle of ŧū to deduce
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The suit contends PAMA’s leases attempt to invalidate rights guaranteed under law, including the opportunity to sue and make repairs the landlord neglected and deduct these costs from the rent.

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But currently around £100 a month is being deducted from their Universal Credit to pay for advances they took while homeless for a short time.

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Harrison controlled the action on the ground in the latter half of the first, Pena being deducted a point for two illegal up-kicks, before securing another takedown in the second.

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Second-placed Redhill were then set for the title having finished below the Channel Islands side on goal difference but have now also been deducted three points for the same offence.

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But the USO said the airline has told the affected flight attendants "that the money will be simply deducted from the payslip until the debt is paid".

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