suppressal rare.
(səˈprɛsəl)
[f. as prec. + -al1 5.]
= suppression 1 b.
| 1651 Howell Venice 107 Nothing could heap more honor upon him then the suppressall of the enemy. 1857 W. R. Alger Orat. 4 July 33 It reflects infamy on our Government, that an iron hand of suppressal was not promptly laid on these marauding parties. |