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Definition of Engrossment
1. Noun. Complete attention; intense mental effort.
Generic synonyms: Attention
Specialized synonyms: Centering, Direction, Focal Point, Focus, Focusing, Focussing, Specialism, Study
Derivative terms: Absorb, Concentrate, Engross, Engross, Immerse
2. Noun. The mental state of being preoccupied by something.
Generic synonyms: Cognitive State, State Of Mind
Specialized synonyms: Abstractedness, Abstraction, Absentmindedness
Derivative terms: Absorb, Engross, Engross, Preoccupied, Preoccupied, Preoccupy, Preoccupy
3. Noun. The quality of being intent and concentrated. "The intentness of his gaze"
Generic synonyms: Assiduity, Assiduousness, Concentration
Derivative terms: Engross, Engross, Intent
Definition of Engrossment
1. n. The act of engrossing; as, the engrossment of a deed.
Definition of Engrossment
1. Noun. The state of being engrossed; concentration or preoccupation. ¹
2. Noun. The fact or instance of writing in a legal document. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Engrossment
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Engrossment
1. 1. The act of engrossing; as, the engrossment of a deed. "Engrossments of power and favor." (Swift) 2. That which has been engrossed, as an instrument, legislative bill, goods, etc. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Engrossment
Literary usage of Engrossment
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Revised Record of the Constitutional Convention of the State of New York by New York (State). (1916)
"All in favor will say Aye, contrary No. The resolution is agreed to. Mr.'Rodenbeck —
I offer the report of the Committee on Revision and engrossment. ..."
2. Journal by California Legislature. Assembly, California, United States Congress Senate, Legislature (1912)
"Bill read second time. and ordered to reprint, engrossment, and third reading.
Assembly Bill No. 12—An Act to amend sections one, three, four, nine. ten and ..."
3. Lex Parliamentaria Americana: Elements of the Law and Practice of by Luther Stearns Cushing (1874)
"... and delivered in at the clerk's table, the next step in the proceedings is
the engrossment of the bill, preparatory to a third reading, ..."
4. Journal of the House of Representatives by Texas Legislature. House (1921)
"on its second reading and passage to engrossment, HB No. ... The hill was read
second time and was passed to engrossment. HOUSE BILL NO. ..."
5. Journal: 1st-13th Congress . Repr. 14th Congress, 1st Session by United States Congress. House (1851)
"... H. Williams The question then recurring on the .engrossment of the bill, it
was ordered to be engrossed and read a third time; and being engrossed, ..."
6. How Our Laws Are Made: Bicentennial Edition 1789-1989 by Edward F. Willett (1995)
"engrossment and Message to Senate The preparation of a copy of the bill in the
form in which it has passed the House is sometimes a detailed and complicated ..."
7. A Treatise on New Trial and Appellate Practice: Presenting and Illustrating by Thomas Carl Spelling (1903)
"445. Extensive power of trial courts over settlement of statements and bills.
§ 446. Extensive powers of trial courts over engrossment and amendment. § 447. ..."
8. A summary treatise on the practice and proceedings in parliament, the by Anthony Hammond (1825)
"engrossment, Third reading. Title. Transmission to the Lords. Proceedings in the
Lords. Amendments. disagreed to the amendments of the committee^ and ..."
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