adeption

Noun

1. An obtaining; attainment.
   • In the wit and policy of the capitain consisteth the chief adeption of the victory. - 1485, Richard III of England, letter to the chieftains of his army before the Battle of Bosworth Field:
   • it beginneth with the mix'd adeption of a crown by arms and title - 1605, Francis Bacon, “(please specify |book=1 or 2)”, in The Twoo Bookes of Francis Bacon. Of the Proficience and Aduancement of Learning, Diuine and...