Prensation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Prensation is a noun meaning (obsolete) The act of seizing with violence; seizure.
Meaning
(obsolete) The act of seizing with violence; seizure.
Example Sentences
[B]y ambitious prenſations, by Simoniacal corruptions, by political bandyings, by popular factions, by all kinds of ſiniſter vvays, men crept into the place, doth appear by thoſe many diſmal Schiſms, […]
Word Forms
- prensations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include expugnation, rapine, ravishment, grabbing, grab, snatching.
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