Rēc'la-mā'tion, n.

noun

n. [Fr. réclamation, Sp. reclamacion, It. reclamazione, Lat. reclamatio. See RECLAIM.]

  1. Recovery.
  2. Demand of something to be restored; claim made. Gallatin.
  3. Representation made in opposition; exception taken.

I would now, on the reclamation both of generosity and justice, try mercy. Landor.