n. [ Cf. F. détersion. See Deterge. ] The act of deterging or cleansing, as a sore. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. detectio an uncovering, revealing. ] The act of detecting; the laying open what was concealed or hidden; discovery;
Such secrets of guilt are never from detection. D. Webster. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. detectio an uncovering, revealing. ] The act of detecting; the laying open what was concealed or hidden; discovery;
Such secrets of guilt are never from detection. D. Webster. [ 1913 Webster ]