ēlīmātĭo, ōnis, f. [elimo].
I Prop., a filing away : ligni, Marc. Emp. 4, 12.—
II Transf., an elucidation , explanation , Justin. praef. 3 de Emend. Cod. § 3.—
III A reducing , lessening : carnis, Cael. Aur. Tard. 5, 11, 138.