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Abjection \Ab*jec"tion\ ([a^]b*j[e^]k"sh[u^]n), n. [F.
abjection, L. abjectio.]
1. The act of bringing down or humbling. "The abjection of
the king and his realm." --Joye.
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2. The state of being rejected or cast out. [R.]
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An abjection from the beatific regions where God,
and his angels and saints, dwell forever. --Jer.
Taylor.
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3. A low or downcast state; meanness of spirit; abasement;
degradation.
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That this should be termed baseness, abjection of
mind, or servility, is it credible? --Hooker.
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