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lec·tion [ lékshən ] (plural lec·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. textual variant: a variant reading of a text in a specific edition or translation

2. Bible reading: a passage from the Bible that is set to be read on a specific day as part of the liturgy of a Christian service

[Early 17th century. < Latin lection- "reading" < lect- (see lecture)]
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