responsion

[ ri-spon-shuhn ]

/ rɪˈspɒn ʃən /

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noun

the act of responding or answering.

responsions, the first examination at Oxford University that candidates for the degree of B.A. have to pass.

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Origin of responsion

1425–75; late Middle English <Latin respōnsiōn- (stem of respōnsiō) an answer. See response, -ion

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