n. [ LL. defloratio: cf. F. défloration. ] 1. The act of deflouring; as, the defloration of a virgin. Johnson. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. That which is chosen as the flower or choicest part; careful culling or selection. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
The laws of Normandy are, in a great measure, the defloration of the English laws. Sir M. Hale. [ 1913 Webster ]