impugnation

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Impugnation \Im`pug*na"tion\, n. [L. impugnatio: cf. OF.
   impugnation.]
   Act of impugning; opposition; attack. [Obs.]
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         A perpetual impugnation and self-conflict. --Bp. Hall.
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