Abligation
//ɑb.ləˈɡeɪ.ʃən// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 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 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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