captation

noun

cap·​ta·​tion

kapˈtāshən

plural -s

1

: an attempt to achieve or acquire something (as favor or applause) especially artfully

the candidate's obvious captation

2

: the making of an ad captandum appeal

Word History

Etymology

Latin captation-, captatio, from captatus (past participle of captare to chase, strive to seize) + -ion-, -io -ion

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