Par*tic`i*pa"tion (?), n. [F. participation, L. participatio.] 1. The act or state of participating, or sharing in common with others; as, a participation in joy or sorrows.
These deities are so by participation.
Bp. Stillingfleet.
What an honor, that God should admit us into such a blessed participation of himself!
Atterbury.
2. Distribution; division into shares. [Obs.]
Raleigh.
3. community; fellowship; association. [Obs.]
Shak.
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