See Also: contemplation(dictionary)
contemplation(dictionary)
ADJOURNMENT IN CONTEMPLATION OF DISMISSAL(law)

contemplation (iou)



contemplation noun. ME.
[Old & mod. French from Latin contemplatio(n-), formed as CONTEMPLATE: see -ATION.]
Religious musing; devout meditation. ME.
gen. The action of thinking about or of pondering over a thing continuously; musing, meditation. ME.
M. de la Roche Each absorbed in contemplation of his own thoughts. J. Glassco I sat down..and gave myself up to contemplation.
b. A state or period of meditation or study. Also, a meditation expressed in writing (usu. in pl.). E16.
The action of viewing as a possibility or as a purpose; taking into account; prospect, intention. LME.
in contemplation in mind; under serious consideration.
b. Request, petition. LME-M16.
The action of gazing on or looking at attentively or thoughtfully. L15.
(A) matter for contemplation. Now rare. E18.
S. Johnson Everything must supply you with contemplation.