A simple dictionary for those starting out on the road of understanding Australian law: Note: If you are interested in acronyms = Click here ab initio = from the beginning abate = reduce (noise or nuisance) abet = assist in committing a criminal offence abrogate = cancel (responsibility), repeal, rescind, annul abscond = disappear, flee, go away absolute = without question absolute liability = liable without question, independent of fault absolute privilege = privilege provided by limited conditions/circumstances (such as parliamentary rules/processes) to provide information without fear of ac