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Animadversion \An`i*mad*ver"sion\, n. [L. animadversio, fr.
animadvertere: cf. F. animadversion. See {Animadvert}.]
1. The act or power of perceiving or taking notice; direct or
simple perception. [Obs.]
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The soul is the sole percipient which hath
animadversion and sense, properly so called.
--Glanvill.
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2. Monition; warning. [Obs.] --Clarendon.
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3. Remarks by way of criticism and usually of censure;
adverse criticism; reproof; blame.
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He dismissed their commissioners with severe and
sharp animadversions. --Clarendon.
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4. Judicial cognizance of an offense; chastisement;
punishment. [Archaic] "Divine animadversions." --Wesley.
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Syn: Stricture; criticism; censure; reproof; blame; comment.
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