affection1, ta.
(Of thelat.)(affectus, a, um).
1. adj. inclined to someone or something.
2. adj. said of an ecclesiastical benefit: has any particular book in their provision, and most commonly of the Pope.
3. adj. said of a possession or an income: subject to any charge or obligation.
4. adj. said of a person: intended to exercise functions or provide services to specific unit.
5 adj. Med. He suffered or may suffer from morbid alteration.
