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n. [ L. praeteritio: cf. F. prétérition. ] 1. The act of passing, or going past; the state of being past. Bp. Hall. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Rhet.) A figure by which, in pretending to pass over anything, a summary mention of it is made; as, “I will not say, he is valiant, he is learned, he is just.” Called also paraleipsis. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Law) The omission by a testator of some one of his heirs who is entitled to a portion. Bouvier. [ 1913 Webster ]