oppugnation

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English

Etymology

Latin oppugnātiō: compare Old French oppugnation.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌɒpʌɡˈneɪʃən/

Noun

oppugnation (plural oppugnations)

  1. opposition
    • 1633, Joseph Hall, A paraphrase upon the hard texts of Scripture:
      Then I saw another mighty and glorious messenger of God, who, for the more speed of delivery and safety from all oppugnation, flew with the message of that true and sincere Gospel of Christ which had been long suppressed and opposed by men []