2. Noun. cavillation ¹
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Definition of Cavilling
1. cavil [v] - See also: cavil
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cavilling
Literary usage of Cavilling
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Catholic Encyclopedia: An International Work of Reference on the by Charles George Herbermann (1913)
"To put an end to all further cavilling, Alexander VII promulgated on 8 December,
1661, the famous constitution "Sol- ..."
2. Collections of the South Carolina Historical Society by South Carolina Historical Society (1887)
"... has made the common cause her cause, uttering no uncertain cavilling voice,
but strengthening the government and promoting its success by firm and ..."
3. Abelard and the Origin and Early History of Universities by Gabriel Compayré (1893)
"Books and methods — The Bible and the Book of Sentences by Peter Lombard —
Exposition and discussion — Subtilities and cavilling—The geometrical method ..."
4. An Essay on Native Depravity by Leonard Woods (1835)
"The spirit of cavilling. Proper influence of the doctrine of native depravity.
It will help us to form a right estimate of the speculative objections which ..."
5. The Life and Writings of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra by Thomas Roscoe (1839)
"... Obregon—Character of its author —His crafty and cavilling spirit towards
Cervantes—Want of consistency and merit in his own work. ..."
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