Lēe'tion, n.

n. [Lat. lectio, from legere, lectum, to read; It. lezione, Sp. leccion, Pr. leisso, lesso, leyçon, Fr. leçon.] 1. A difference or variety in copies of a manuscript or book; a reading. We ourselves are offended by the obtrusion of the new lections into the text. De Quincey. 2. A lesson or portion of Scripture read in divine service.