adeption

English

Etymology

From Latin adeptio. See adept (adjective).

Noun

adeption (uncountable)

1. (obsolete) An obtaining; attainment.
   • 1485, Richard III of England, letter to the chieftains of his army before the Battle of Bosworth Field:

     In the wit and policy of the capitain consisteth the chief adeption of the victory.

   • 1605, Francis Bacon, “(please specify |book=1 or 2)”, in The Twoo Bookes of Francis Bacon. Of the Proficience and Aduancement of Learning, Diuine and Humane, London: […] [Thomas Purfoot and Thomas Creede] for Henrie Tomes, […], →OCLC:

     it beginneth with the mix'd adeption of a crown by arms and title

Derived terms

• readeption

 

References

• “adeption”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.

Anagrams

• antidope, antipode