† aˈllection Obs. rare—1.
[ad. L. allectiōn-em, n. of action f. allic-ĕre (see allect), not used in this sense, for which allectātio was substituted.]
An alluring or enticing; enticement.
| 1640 Bp. Reynolds Passions xlii, The allection, enticing, and insinuation of the sensitive appetite. |