preterition
noun
- 1
A figure of speech in which one pretends to ignore or omit something by actually mentioning it.
Synonyms
noun
- 1
The act of passing by, disregarding or omitting.
- 2
The failure of a testator to name a legal heir in his will.
- 3
The doctrine that God passes over the non-elect in electing to eternal life those predestinated to salvation.
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