the act of persuading; the act of influencing the mind by arguments or reasons offered, or by anything that moves the mind or passions, or inclines the will to a determination.-the state of being persuaded or convinced; settled opinion or conviction, which has been induced.-a creed or belief; a sect or party adhering to a certain creed or system of opinions; as, of the same persuasion; all persuasions are agreed.-the power or quality of persuading; persuasiveness.-that which persuades; a persuasive.