ˈkrēshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin cretion-, cretio, from cretus (past participle of cernere to cern, discern) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at certain
1. Roman law : an act before a magistrate by which an outside heir declares his acceptance of the succession
2. Roman law : the time allowed an heir to make his decision of cretion — compare jus deliberandi
• cre·tion·ary -əˌnerē adjective