excog1tation

[Lat. excogitatio, from ex cog it at us, pa. par. of excogito.] The act or proce of devising or inventing in the thoughts; invention; thought; meditation. "Wherefore to consideration pertain eth excogitation , and advisement."- Sir T. Elyot: Governor , fo. 72 b. *ěx-com-měnģe, v . t . [O. Fr. excommange =an excommunication.] To excommunicate. *ěx-com-mune, v . t . [Pref. ex , and Eng. commune (q. v.).] To shut out or exclude from fellowship or participation in. ěx-com-mūn-i-ca-ble, a . [Pref. er , and Eng. communicable (q. v.).] That may or can be excommunicated; liable or deserving to be excommunicated.