Erection
/ɪˈrɛkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of constructing or building something, especially a structure.
The erection of the new courthouse was completed ahead of schedule.
- (n.) The physiological state of a bodily organ, typically the penis, when engorged with blood and rigid.
The medical report discussed the patient's difficulty achieving an erection.
Forms
- erections
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Commentary
In legal drafting, clarify the context (physical structure vs. physiological state) to avoid ambiguity.
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