lection

American  

[lek-shuhn] / ˈlɛk ʃən /

noun

1. a version of a passage in a particular copy or edition of a text; a variant reading.

2. a portion of sacred writing read in a divine service; lesson; pericope.

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lection British  

/ ˈlɛkʃən /

noun

1. a variant reading of a passage in a particular copy or edition of a text

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Etymology

Origin of lection

1530–40; < Latin lēctiōn- (stem of lēctiō ) a reading, equivalent to lēct ( us ) (past participle of legere to choose, gather, read; cognate with Greek légein to speak) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

It's the chief reason that Trump and his allies have been pushing misinformation about election fraud for months, especially regarding mail-in ballots, which Republicans fear will boost an already supercharged 2020 turnout. lection law expert Rick Hasen finds the decision baffling.

From Salon

Since the last lection in 2017, its votes have backed up a minority government led by Prime Minister Andrej Babis, the first share of power the party has had in the past three decades.

From Reuters

Modi arrived at the local lection office after offering prayers at a local temple.

From Seattle Times

The week before Election she went around with Neeley and the boys gathering “lection” which was what they called the lumber for the big bonfires which would be lighted Election night.

From Literature

She helped store the lection in the cellar.

From Literature