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| val·la·tion [ va láysh'n ] (plural val·la·tions) |
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1. defensive earthwork: a defensive fortification or embankment made of earth
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2. construction of defensive earthworks: the planning or building of defensive fortifications or embankments made of earth
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| [Mid-17th century. < Latin vallation-< vallare "protect" < vallumsee vallum] |
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