ˈem(p)shən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin emption-, emptio, from emptus (past participle of emere to buy) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at redeem
1. : the act of buying : purchase
relieved both of the emption of stuffs and of the payment of tailors and property-makers — E.K.Chambers
2. : right of emption
• emp·tion·al -shən ə l adjective