liciˈtation rare—0.
[ad. L. licitātiōn-em, f. licitārī: see prec.]
(See quots.)
| 1623 Cockeram, Licitation, an inhauncing of a price set vpon any thing that is sold. 1656 Blount Glossogr., Licitation, a setting out to sale; a prizing or cheapening. 1848 Wharton Law Lex., Licitation, the act of exposing to sale to the highest bidder. |