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Clarification
Answer for the clue "Clarification ", 15 letters:
eclaircissement
Word definitions for eclaircissement in dictionaries
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Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. An explanation of something obscure or unknown; clarification, enlightenment. (from 17th c.)
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Eclaircissement \E*clair"cisse*ment\, n. [F., fr. ['e]claircir. See Eclaircise , v. t.] The clearing up of anything which is obscure or not easily understood; an explanation. The eclaircissement ended in the discovery of the informer. --Clarendon. ...
Usage examples of eclaircissement.
A reputable inmate, truly, and a pleasant eclaircissement (this was one of his French words, and pronounced by him with his usual accuracy, precisely as it is spelt)—a pleasant eclaircissement—whenever that London excursion and its creditable circumstances come to light.
A few words more, however, seem necessary, to anticipate the inquiries which will very naturally arise in the mind of the reader, respecting what might be expected soon to follow the eclaircissement of the few last pages.
Cophagus, who probably had been talking over the subject of our conversation, and thought this a good opportunity to allow me to have an eclaircissement with Susannah, left the room, saying they would look after my portmanteau and linen.
He also pointed in the direction of the police car for Anathae's eclaircissement, adding, "If they should find me here with you, smoking one of those, I'll be sunk for good.