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Ad`o*ra"tion (&unr_;), n. [L. adoratio, fr. adorare: cf. F. adoration.] 1. The act of playing honor to a divine being; the worship paid to God; the act of addressing as a god.
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The more immediate objects of popular adoration amongst the heathens were deified human beings. Farmer.
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2. Homage paid to one in high esteem; profound veneration; intense regard and love; fervent devotion.
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3. A method of electing a pope by the expression of homage from two thirds of the conclave.
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[Pole] might have been chosen on the spot by adoration. Froude.
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