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Webster 1913 Edition
Disengagement
Disˊen-gage′ment
,Noun.
[Pref.
dis-
+ engagement
: cf. F. désengagement
.] 1.
The act of disengaging or setting free, or the state of being disengaged.
It is easy to render this
disengagement
of caloric and light evident to the senses. Transl. of Lavoisier.
A
disengagement
from earthly trammels. Sir W. Jones.
2.
Freedom from engrossing occupation; leisure.
Disengagement
is absolutely necessary to enjoyment. Bp. Butler.
Webster 1828 Edition
Disengagement
DISENGAGEMENT
,Noun.
1.
A setting free; separation; extrication.It is easy to render this disengagement of caloric and light evident to the senses.
2.
The act of separating or detaching.3.
Liberation or release from obligation.4.
Freedom from attention; vacancy; leisure.