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REPOSAL

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re⋅pos⋅al

[ri-poh-zuhl]
–noun
the act of reposing.

Origin:
1595–1605; repose 1 + -al 2
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re·pose 1   (rĭ-pōz')   
n.  
  1. The act of resting or the state of being at rest.

  2. Freedom from worry; peace of mind.

  3. Calmness; tranquillity.

v.   re·posed, re·pos·ing, re·pos·es

v.   tr.
  1. To lay (oneself) down.

  2. To rest or relax (oneself).

v.   intr.
  1. To lie at rest.

  2. To lie dead: repose in a grave.

  3. To lie while being supported by something.


[From Middle English reposen, to be at rest, from Old French reposer, from Late Latin repausāre, to cause to rest : Latin re-, re- + Latin pausāre, to rest (from Latin pausa, rest; see pause).]
re·pos'al n., re·pos'er n.
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