Disengagement
Dis`en*gage"ment
(?), n. [Pref. dis- + engagement: cf. F. dsengagement.] 1. The act of disengaging or setting free, or the state of being disengaged.[1913 Webster]
It is easy to render this disengagement of caloric and light evident to the senses.Transl. of Lavoisier.
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A disengagement from earthly trammels.Sir W. Jones.
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2. Freedom from engrossing occupation; leisure.
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Disengagement is absolutely necessary to enjoyment.Bp. Butler.
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