occasion

Definition

A favorable opportunity; a convenient or timely chance.

Etymology

From Middle English occasioun, from Middle French occasion, from Old French occasiun, from Latin occāsiōnem, noun of action from perfect passive participle occāsus, from verb occidō, from prefix ob- (“down", "away”) + verb cadō (“fall”).

Example Sentences

• "At this point, she seized the occasion to make her own observation."
• "Foꝛ ſynne toke occaſiõ by the meanes of the cõmaundement and ſo diſceaved me / and by the ſilfe cõmaundemẽt ſlewe me."
• "I'll take the occasion which he gives to bring / Him to his death."