Definition of Lection

1. n. A lesson or selection, esp. of Scripture, read in divine service.

Definition of Lection

1. Noun. (obsolete) The act of reading. ¹

2. Noun. (ecclesiastical) A reading of a religious text; a lesson to be read in church etc. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Lection

1. a portion of sacred writing read in a church service [n -S]

Medical Definition of Lection

1. 1. A lesson or selection, especially. Of Scripture, read in divine service. 2. A reading; a variation in the text. "We ourselves are offended by the obtrusion of the new lections into the text." (De Quincey) Origin: L. Lectio, fr. Legere, lectum, to read. See lesson, Legend. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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