/krooh'seuh fik"sheuhn/ , n.
1. the act of crucifying.
2. the state of being crucified.
3. ( cap. ) the death of Jesus upon the Cross.
4. a picture or other representation of this.
5. severe and unjust punishment or suffering; persecution.
[ 1375-1425; late ME crucifixion- (s. of crucifixio ). See CRUCIFIX, -ION ]