Dis*sua"sion (?), n. [L. dissuasio: cf. F. dissuasion. See Dissuade.]
1.
The act of dissuading; exhortation against a thing; dehortation.
In spite of all the dissuasions of his friends.
Boyle.
2.
A motive or consideration tending to dissuade; a dissuasive.
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