lection

[ lek-shuhn ]

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.

lection

/ ˈlɛkʃən /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of lection¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of lection¹

C16: from Latin lectio a reading, from legere to read, select

Example Sentences

Mr Trump's critics argue that he should be disqualified not only for his actions during the riot, but for his and his campaign's efforts to overturn the lection result in Republican-aligned states that he lost.

From BBC

Some of it has been unscrupulous, claiming da Silva communes with the devil, for example, part of this e lection’s broader disinformation torrent.

From Seattle Times

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 Washington Times