Term Name:	L-aspartate catabolic process
Synonyms:	aspartate breakdown, aspartate catabolism, aspartate degradation
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of L-aspartate, the anion derived from aspartic acid, 2-aminobutanedioic acid.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0006533]    QuickGO    AmiGO