\Dis*sua"sion\, n. [L. dissuasio: cf. F. dissuasion.
See {Dissuade}.]
1. The act of dissuading; exhortation against a thing;
   dehortation.
         In spite of all the dissuasions of his friends.
                                               --Boyle.
2. A motive or consideration tending to dissuade; a
   dissuasive.