reddition

noun red·di·tion \ rəˈdishən \

Definition of reddition

plural -s

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