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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

ADEPTION

n.[L. adeptio.] An obtaining; acquirement. Obs.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

ADEPTION

A *dep "tion, n. Etym: [L. adeptio. See Adept, a.]

 

Defn: An obtaining; attainment. [Obs. ] In the wit and policy of the capitain consisteth the chief adeption of the victory. Grafton.