Pig`no*ra"tion (?), n. [LL.
pignoratio, L. pigneratio, fr. pignerate to
pledge, fr. pignus, gen. -ous and -eris, a
pledge, a pawn: cf. F. pignoration.] 1.
The act of pledging or pawning.
2. (Civil Law) The taking of cattle
doing damage, by way of pledge, till satisfaction is made.
Burrill.