Definition of persuasion
- n. - The act of persuading; the act of influencing the mind
by arguments or reasons offered, or by anything that moves the mind or
passions, or inclines the will to a determination.
- n. - The state of being persuaded or convinced; settled
opinion or conviction, which has been induced.
- n. - A creed or belief; a sect or party adhering to a
certain creed or system of opinions; as, of the same persuasion; all
persuasions are agreed.
- n. - The power or quality of persuading; persuasiveness.
- n. - That which persuades; a persuasive.