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Definition of preterition

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Preterition (n.) A figure by which, in pretending to pass over anything, a summary mention of it is made; as, I will not say, he is valiant, he is learned, he is just. Called also paraleipsis..

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Preterition :: Preterition (n.) The act of passing, or going past; the state of being past..

Preterition :: Preterition (n.) A figure by which, in pretending to pass over anything, a summary mention of it is made; as, I will not say, he is valiant, he is learned, he is just. Called also paraleipsis..

Pretermission :: Pretermission (n.) See Preterition.

Preterition :: Preterition (n.) The omission by a testator of some one of his heirs who is entitled to a portion.