persuasion

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1. Latin · derived frompersuāsiō
2. French · derived frompersuasion
3. English todaypersuasion

From French persuasion and its source, Latin persuāsiō, from persuādēre, from suādēre (“to advise, recommend”).

First known use, by meaning

• from 14th c. The act of persuading, or trying to do so; the addressing of arguments to someone with the intention of changing their mind or convincing them of a certain point of view, course of action etc.
• from 14th c. An argument or other statement intended to influence one's opinions or beliefs; a way of persuading someone.
• from 14th c. All activity attempting to influence or control others' behavior or profession of beliefs, from convincing to threatening, assault, or battery.
• from 16th c. A strongly held conviction, opinion or belief.
• from 16th c. One's ability or power to influence someone's opinions or feelings; persuasiveness.
• from 17th c. A specified religious adherence, a creed; any school of thought or ideology.