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commodation|kɒməˈdeɪʃən|
[ad. L. commodātiōn-em, f. commodā-re: see commode v.]
†1. Accommodation; convenience, adaptation for use; mutual arrangement. Obs.
1648J. Geree Might overcoming Right (1649) 15 The danger of commodation on such concessions. 1677Hale Prim. Orig. Man. i. i. 5 Some Objects..have..a mediate and preparatory usefulness to Mankind, though..in themselves and immediately they have not that commodation.
2. Law. The lending of a thing, to be returned after use unimpaired: cf. commodate n. ? Obs.
1592West Symbol. i. i. §15 Of Commodation or Lending of thinges which may be restored. Commodation, is a Contract reall, whereby..euen the verie selfe same thing in deede may be restored and not in liew thereof an other of the same kinde, as an horse, a booke, etc. 1611R. Fenton Usury i. iv. 18 In commodation, or lending to vse. |