n. [ L. reciprocatio: cf. F. réciprocation. ] 1. The act of reciprocating; interchange of acts; a mutual giving and returning; as, the reciprocation of kindness. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Alternate recurrence or action; as, the reciprocation of the sea in the flow and ebb of tides. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]