Par*tic`i*pa"tion (?), n. [F.
participation, L. participatio.] 1.
The act or state of participating, or sharing in common with
others; as, a participation in joy or sorrows.
These deities are so by
participation.
Bp. Stillingfleet.
What an honor, that God should admit us into such a
blessed participation of himself!
Atterbury.
2. Distribution; division into shares.
[Obs.] Raleigh.
3. community; fellowship; association.
[Obs.] Shak.