illation

noun

il·​la·​tion i-ˈlā-shən 

1

: the action of inferring : inference

2

: a conclusion inferred

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin illation-, illatio, from Latin, action of bringing in, from inferre (past participle illatus) to bring in, from in- + ferre to carry — more at tolerate, bear

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined at sense 1