Abligation

//ɑb.ləˈɡeɪ.ʃən// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The suturing or tying up of a body part. countable, dated, uncountable

    "Cecal abligation as a method of control should be mentioned, although the author is not of the opinion that it is a practical and general method which can be adopted for the control of blackhead."

  2. 2
    Misspelling of obligation. alt-of, countable, misspelling, uncountable

    "It's not like he had an abligation to continue playing music, but I do sometimes feel like I bet on a losing horse."

Example

More examples

"Cecal abligation as a method of control should be mentioned, although the author is not of the opinion that it is a practical and general method which can be adopted for the control of blackhead."

Etymology

From abligate + -ion.

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