reddition
Definition of reddition
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1 archaic : restitution, surrender
2 obsolete a : elucidation b : the application of a comparison c : the clause that contains such application
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Origin and Etymology of reddition
Middle English reddicion, from Middle French reddition act of rendering, from Late Latin reddition-, redditio, from Latin redditus (past participle of reddere to give back, hand over, yield, grant) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at render
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