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† debeˈllation Obs. [n. of action f. L. dēbellāre: see prec. and -ation.] The action of vanquishing or reducing by force of arms; conquest, subjugation.
1526St. Papers Hen. VIII, I. 180 The debellacion of the Thurkes, enemyes of Christes feith. 1533More (title), The Debellacyon of Salem and Bizance. 1627–77Feltham Resolves i. lxxvii. 118 We often let Vice spring, for wanting the audacity and courage of a Debellation. 1653T. Adams Serm. Ps. xciv. 19 Wks. (1861) III. 281 An insurrection and a debellation; a tumult and its appeasement. 1830Fraser's Mag. I. 748 The internecine and flagrant debellation which I have had with..Sir James Scarlett. |