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velitation

noun
vel·​i·​ta·​tion | \ ˌveləˈtāshən\
plural -s

Definition of velitation

: a dispute or slight contest : skirmish

History and Etymology for velitation

Latin velitation-, velitatio, from velitatus (past participle of velitari to skirmish, from velit-, veles light-armed foot soldier) + -ion-, -io -ion

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