Obs. [ad. L. affīxiōn-em, n. of action f. affīx- ppl. stem of affīg-ĕre: see AFFIX and -ION.]
The action of affixing, attaching or fastening to; also, the state of being affixed; = AFFIXTURE.
1633. T. Adams, Comm. 2 Pet. i. 4. (1865), 38. If yet the subscription of God’s hand, and affixion of his seal … be not sufficient.
1653. Manton, Smect. Rediv., Pref. Wks. 1871, V. 502. The affixion of the name to any work being a thing indifferent.
1654. Gentilis, trans. Servita’s Hist. Inquis. (1676), 887. To advise by Edict, Proclamation, or Affixion, are signs of superiority.
1675. T. Brooks, Gold. Key, Wks. 1867, V. 90. It was full three hours betwixt his affixion and expiration.
