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† subleˈvation Obs.
[f. L. sublevātio, -ōnem, n. of action f. sublevāre (see next).]
1. The action of raising or lifting; elevation; also, a particular point of elevation or height.
1556in Robinson More's Utopia S v b, The iust latitude therof, that is to say,..the subleuation or height of the pole in that region. 1658Phillips, Sublevation, a lifting up; also a helping, or easing. 1708J. Keill Anim. Secret. 179 The Remainder doubled gives 186 the Sublevation of the Weight Z.
2. A rising, revolt.
1613–18Daniel Coll. Hist. Eng. (1626) 32 Nothing could be done..but by a generall subleuation of the people. 1650Howell Giraffi's Rev. Naples i. 9 Although the Nobility was then joyn'd with the people, that Sublevation was not very hurtfull. 1699Temple Hist. Eng. 211 The..Insurrections of the Nobles in England..were not followed by any general Commotion or Sublevation of the People. |