HALATION
\hɐlˈe͡ɪʃən], \hɐlˈeɪʃən], \h_ɐ_l_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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An appearance as of a halo of light, surrounding the edges of dark objects in a photographic picture.
By Oddity Software
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An appearance as of a halo of light, surrounding the edges of dark objects in a photographic picture.
By Noah Webster.
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ha-l[=a]'shun, n. a halo-like appearance in a photograph, caused by reflection of light.
By Thomas Davidson
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ACTUAL CHANGE OF POSSESSION
- In statutes of frauds. An open, visible, and unequivocal change possession, manifested by the usual outward signs, as distinguished from a merely formal or constructive change. Randall Parker, 3 Sandf. (Y.) 09; Murcii v. Swensen, 40 Minn. 421, 42 N. W. 290; Dodge v. .Tones, 7 Mont. 121, 14 Pac. 707; Stevens Irwin, 15 Cal. 503. 76 Am. Dec. 500