Schĕ'sis, n.

(skē′sis), n. [Gr. σχέσις, from σχεῖν, ἔχειν, to have or hold.]

1. General state or disposition of the body or mind, or of one thing with regard to other things; habitude. [Obs.] Norris.
2. (Rhet.) A figure of speech whereby a certain affection or inclination of an adversary or opponent is feigned for the purpose of answering it. Crabb.