n. [ L. dissuasio: cf. F. dissuasion. See Dissuade. ]
In spite of all the dissuasions of his friends. Boyle. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A false persuasion; wrong notion or opinion. Dr. H. More. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. persuasio; Cf. F. persuasion. ]
For thou hast all the arts of fine persuasion. Otway. [ 1913 Webster ]
If the general persuasion of all men does so account it. Hooker. [ 1913 Webster ]
My firm persuasion is, at least sometimes,
That Heaven will weigh man's virtues and his crimes
With nice attention. Cowper. [ 1913 Webster ]
Of whatever state or persuasion, religious or political. Jefferson. [ 1913 Webster ]
Is 't possible that my deserts to you
Can lack persuasion? Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. suasio, fr. suadere, suasum, to advise, persuade, fr. suadus persuading, persuasive; akin to suavis sweet: cf. OF. suasion. See Suave, and cf. Dissuade, Persuade. ] The act of persuading; persuasion;
n. The state of not being persuaded; disbelief; doubt. [ R. ] Abp. Leighton. [ 1913 Webster ]