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velitation (s) (noun), velitations (pl)
1. A dispute, a skirmish, or a slight contest: After a short velitation regarding the trimming of the hedges between their yards, Jack and his neighbor agreed to do the sections on their sides on the same day.
2. Etymology: from Latin velitation-, from velitatus, from velitari, "to skirmish", from veles, velit-, "light-armed skirmisher".
An encounter or dispute.
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