Category:Palliation

Pal`li*a"tion, n. Etym: [cf. F. palliation.]

1. The act of palliating, or state of being palliated; extenuation; Excuse; as, the palliation of faults, offenses, vices.

2. Mitigation; alleviation, as of a disease. Bacon.

3. That which cloaks or covers; disguise; also, the state of being Covered or disguised. [obs.]