'Cavillation' definitions:

Definition of 'Cavillation'

From: GCIDE
  • Cavillation \Cav`il*la"tion\ (-l[=a]"sh[u^]n), n. [F. cavillation, L. cavillatio.] Frivolous or sophistical objection. [Obs.] --Hooker. [1913 Webster] Cavilous