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  • 131occasion — /euh kay zheuhn/, n. 1. a particular time, esp. as marked by certain circumstances or occurrences: They met on three occasions. 2. a special or important time, event, ceremony, celebration, etc.: His birthday will be quite an occasion. 3. a… …

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  • 132occasion — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French or Latin; Anglo French, from Latin occasion , occasio, from occidere to fall, fall down, from ob toward + cadere to fall more at ob , chance Date: 14th century 1. a favorable opportunity or… …

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