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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

PRETERMISSION

n.[L. proetermissio, from proetermitto.] A passing by; omission.
1. In rhetoric, the same as preterition.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

PRETERMISSION

Pre `ter *mis "sion, n. Etym: [L. praetermissio. See Pretermit. ]

 

1. The act of passing by or omitting; omission. Milton.

 

2. (Rhet.)

 

Defn: See Preterition.