engrossment

[ en-grohs-muhnt ]

noun

1. the act of engrossing. engrossing.
2. the state of being engrossed or absorbed:

   to read with engrossment.

3. an engrossed copy of a document.

Other Words From

• self-en·grossment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of engrossment¹

First recorded in 1520–30; engross + -ment

Example Sentences

The public’s extreme engrossment with this case is astounding but not entirely baffling, especially if you watch “Mommy Dead and Dearest,” which was produced when the headlines were fresh and the violently emancipated main character told her part of the story before serving her sentence.

From Salon

We’ve seen tears, screams, sudden emergencies and a magical engrossment in something she believes I find more important than practice.

From Washington Post

The "motion to recommit" introduced by Keller is a procedural move that is meant to provide "one final opportunity for the House to debate and amend a measure, typically after the engrossment and third reading of the bill, before the Speaker orders the vote on final passage," according to House rules.

From Fox News

Engrossment: The signing and certification of a bill or resolution passed by the House — in this case, the articles of impeachment.

From Seattle Times

The House speaker and other managers held an “engrossment ceremony” at the start of the proceedings, and then marched to the Senate to deliver the articles.

From Seattle Times