explanation


Pronunciation key

( eks′plə-nā′shən )

ex•pla•na•tion

n.

[L. explanatio < pp. of explanare].

  1. Act of explaining.
  2. That which explains.
  3. Interpretation, meaning, or sense given in explaining.
  4. Mutual clarification of terms, declaration of motives, etc to reconcile and clear up a misunderstanding or settle a dispute.

Act of Explanation. Enacted in 1665 in England. See Irish Restoration legislation.

References

  • Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955
  • Encyclopedia Britannica Micropedia ©1984
  • The American Heritage Dictionary, Second College Edition ©1985

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