† arˈtationObs.Sc. [ad. L. artātiōn-em, f.artāre to compress.] Pressure, urging, instigation. 1528Acts Jas. V (1814) 327 (Jam.) To geif thame artatioune to invaid his hieness.1536Bellendene Cron. xii. iii. (Jam.) His wyfe impacient of lang tary..gaif hym gret artation to persew the thrid weird.