PARTICIPATION

n.

3 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

The act or state of participating, or sharing in common with others; as, a participation in joy or sorrows. These deities are so by participation. Bp. Stillingfleet. What an honor, that God should admit us into such a blessed participation of himself! Atterbury.

2.
n.

Distribution; division into shares. [Obs.] Raleigh.

3.
n.

community; fellowship; association. [Obs.] Shak.