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n. - The activity of giving vitality and vigour to something; Quality of being active or spirited or alive and vigorous.

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  • And because there is in it a communication of a new spiritual life, it is called a "vivification" or "quickening," with respect unto the state wherein all men are before...
  • It is called a vivification or quickening.
  • Sanjivani (re-vivification) which Kavya endued with great energy knew so well.
  • This is its renovation as it is a rational, vital faculty; and of this vivification see before.
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