Pres`er*va"tion (?), n. [Cf. F. pr'eservation.]
The act or process of preserving, or keeping safe; the state of being preserved, or kept from injury, destruction, or decay; security; safety; as, preservation of life, fruit, game, etc.; a picture in good preservation.
Give us particulars of thy preservation.
Shak.
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