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  • 131occasion — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French or Latin; Anglo French, from Latin occasion , occasio, from occidere to fall, fall down, from ob toward + cadere to fall more at ob , chance Date: 14th century 1. a favorable opportunity or… …

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  • 132occasion — oc•ca•sion [[t]əˈkeɪ ʒən[/t]] n. 1) a particular time, esp. as marked by certain circumstances or occurrences 2) a special or important time, event, ceremony, etc.: The party was quite an occasion[/ex] 3) a convenient or favorable time;… …

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