English Explanatory Dictionary

delation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Conveyance.
  2. An accusation or charge brought against someone, especially by an informer; the act of accusing someone.

Pronunciation

/dɪˈleɪʃn̩/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-delation.wav /diˈleɪʃn̩/

Word forms

delation delations

Etymology

From Latin dēlātiō.

Synonyms

accusation denunciation
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