Persuasion

Definition of Persuasion

Per`sua´sion

n.	1.	The act of persuading; the act of influencing the mind by arguments or reasons offered, or by anything that moves the mind or passions, or inclines the will to a determination. For thou hast all the arts of fine persuasion. - Otway.
	2.	The state of being persuaded or convinced; settled opinion or conviction, which has been induced. If the general persuasion of all men does so account it. - Hooker. My firm persuasion is, at least sometimes, That Heaven will weigh man's virtues and his crimes With nice attention. - Cowper.
	3.	A creed or belief; a sect or party adhering to a certain creed or system of opinions; as, of the same persuasion; all persuasions are agreed. Of whatever state or persuasion, religious or political. - Jefferson.
	4.	The power or quality of persuading; persuasiveness. Is 't possible that my deserts to you Can lack persuasion? - Shak.
	5.	That which persuades; a persuasive.

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