PALLIATION

palliation. Palliation, n. an extenuation, an imperfect cure

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Pal′li‐a″tion (?), n. [[Cf. F. palliation.]] 1. 1. The act of palliating, or state of being palliated; extenuation; excuse; as, the palliation of faults, offenses, vices.
2. 2. Mitigation; alleviation, as of a disease. Bacon.
3. 3. That which cloaks or covers; disguise; also, the state of being covered or disguised.