† ˌintermiˈnation Obs.
[ad. L. interminātiōn-em, n. of action f. interminārī: see interminate v. and cf. obs. F. intermination (Godef.).]
The action of threatening or menacing; commination; a threat or menace.
| 1526 Pilgr. Perf. (W. de. W. 1531) 205 b, God..in paradyse gaue the commaundement to Adam, vnder this interminacyon and thrette. a 1631 Donne Serm. cvii. IV. 452 Here is no Malediction no Intermination mingled in Gods first Act. 1684 T. Hockin Gods Decrees 304 What method imaginable more persuasive..than the divine promises and interminations are. |