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   Delation (?), n. [L. delatio accusation: cf. F. délation.]
   1. Conveyance. [Obs. or Archaic]
   
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   In delation of sounds, the inclosure of them preserveth them. Bacon.
   
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   2. (Law) Accusation by an informer. Milman.
   
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