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1. relation

noun. ['riːˈleɪʃən'] an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together.

Etymology

  • relation (English)
  • relacioun (Anglo-Norman)
  • relacion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

3. relation

noun. ['riːˈleɪʃən'] (law) the principle that an act done at a later time is deemed by law to have occurred at an earlier time.

Etymology

  • relation (English)
  • relacioun (Anglo-Norman)
  • relacion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

4. relation

noun. ['riːˈleɪʃən'] a person related by blood or marriage.

Etymology

  • relation (English)
  • relacioun (Anglo-Norman)
  • relacion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

5. relation

noun. ['riːˈleɪʃən'] (usually plural) mutual dealings or connections among persons or groups.

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Etymology

  • relation (English)
  • relacioun (Anglo-Norman)
  • relacion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

6. relation

noun. ['riːˈleɪʃən'] an act of narration.

Etymology

  • relation (English)
  • relacioun (Anglo-Norman)
  • relacion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
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