n. [ F. abjection, L. abjectio. ] 1. The act of bringing down or humbling. “The abjection of the king and his realm.” Joye. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. The state of being rejected or cast out. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ] An abjection from the beatific regions where God, and his angels and saints, dwell forever. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. A low or downcast state; meanness of spirit; abasement; degradation. [ 1913 Webster ] That this should be termed baseness, abjection of mind, or servility, is it credible? Hooker. [ 1913 Webster ] |