n. [ Cf. F. rétractation, L. retractatio a revision, reconsideration. ] The act of retracting what has been said; recantation. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. tractatio. ] Treatment or handling of a subject; discussion. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
A full tractation of the points controverted. Bp. Hall. [ 1913 Webster ]