equiparation
(iːˌkwɪpəˈreɪʃən)
[ad. L. æquiparātion-em equalizing, comparison, f. æquiparāre: see equiparable.]
a. The action of placing on an equality, or on an equal footing. † b. The action of comparing; concr. a parallel.
| 1615 A. Stafford Heav. Dogge 32 Yet thy felicity admits no equiparation, nay, hardly a comparison. 1623 Cockeram, Equiparation, a comparison made with another. 1657 Reeve God's Plea 112, I would willingly..not only set forth a representation, but find an equiparation. 1886 Muirhead in Encycl. Brit. XX. 714 The equiparation of legacies and singular trust-gifts. |