Main Entry: il·la·tion

Pronunciation: \i-ˈlā-shən\

Function: noun

Etymology: Late Latin illation-, illatio, from Latin, action of bringing in, from inferre (past participle illatus) to bring in, from in- + ferre to carry — more at tolerate, bear

Date: 1533

1 : the action of inferring : inference
2 : a conclusion inferred