E-văc/u-ā'tion, n.

n. [Lat. evacuatio, Fr. évacuation, Pr. evacuacio, Sp. evacuacion, It. evacuazione.]

1. The act of emptying, clearing of the contents, or discharging; as, an evacuation of the bowels, of a city, fort, and the like.
2. That which is evacuated or discharged; especially, a discharge by stool or other natural means; a diminution of the fluids of an animal body by cathartics, venesection, or other means. Quincy.
3. Abolition; nullification. [Obs.] “Evacuation of all Romish ceremonies.” Hooker.