† prehenˈsationObs.rare. [agent-n. f. L. prehensāre (prensāre) to seize, detain, solicit (freq. of prehendĕre): see prec. and cf. prensation.] (?) Solicitation, suing. 1649C. Walker Hist. Independ. ii. 145 The Domestick use of their Nomenclators, their Prehensations, Invitations, Clientships.