ˌprēd.ə(r)ˈmishən, -ētə(- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin praetermission-, praetermissio, from praetermissus (past participle of praetermittere ) + -ion-, -io -ion
1. : the act or an instance of pretermitting : omission
2. : paraleipsis
3. Roman & civil law : a passing over in silence by a testator of an apparent heir