CAPTATION

captation. Captation, n. the practice or art of catching favor

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Cap‐ta′tion (?), n. [[L. captatio, fr. captare to catch, intens. of caper to take: cf. F. captation.]] A courting of favor or applause, by flattery or address; a captivating quality; an attraction. Without any of those dresses, or popular captations, which some men use in their speeches. Eikon Basilike.