diminish definition
diminish. ’ means to reduce; however, several commenters disagreed with our use of the word ‘‘appreciably’’ and suggested we use alternative qualifiers (i.e., significantly, measurably, or considerably). In the preamble of the proposed rule, we discussed the word ‘‘appreciably,’’ as well as the suggested alternatives, which are similar in meaning to the word ‘‘appreciably’’ but also have multiple possible meanings. In light of all the comments received, our review of case law, and our previous experience with the term, we have
diminish means to “make or become less,” or to make something “seem less impressive or valuable.”96 Consistent with that definition, this Court and others have emphasized the value of the benefit to the recipient as the touchstone of diminishment analysis.97 So in the medical insurance context, the value of the benefit is not premium
diminish means diminish either permanently or temporarily and from whatever cause;