Definition of "lation" in İngilizce

noun

1. (astrology, obsolete) Motion of a celestial object from one place to another; local motion.

   • Copernicus placed the Sun at the centre of the Universe, exempt from any sort of lation.
   • 17th century, John Donne, Elegy XI: The Autumnal Since such love's natural lation is, may still My love descend, and journey down the hill, Not panting after growing beauties. So, I shall ebb on with them who homeward go.