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Webster 1913 Edition


Installation

Inˊstal-la′tion

,
Noun.
[F.
installation
, LL.
installatio
: cf. It.
installazione
. See
Install
.]
2.
Hence:
the act of installing (a person) or giving possession of an office, rank, or order, with the usual rites or ceremonies;
as, the
installation
of an ordained minister in a parish
.
On the election, the bishop gives a mandate for his
installation
.
Ayliffe.

Webster 1828 Edition


Installation

INSTALLA'TION

,
Noun.
The act of giving possession of an office, rank or order, with the customary ceremonies.
On the election,the bishop gives a mandate for his installation.