n. [ L. communicatio. ] 1. The act or fact of communicating; as, communication of smallpox; communication of a secret. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Intercourse by words, letters, or messages; interchange of thoughts or opinions, by conference or other means; conference; correspondence. [ 1913 Webster ] Argument . . . and friendly communication. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. Association; company. [ 1913 Webster ] Evil communications corrupt good manners. 1 Cor. xv. 33. [ 1913 Webster ] 4. Means of communicating; means of passing from place to place; a connecting passage; connection. [ 1913 Webster ] The Euxine Sea is conveniently situated for trade, by the communication it has both with Asia and Europe. Arbuthnot. [ 1913 Webster ] 5. That which is communicated or imparted; intelligence; news; a verbal or written message. [ 1913 Webster ] 6. Participation in the Lord's supper. Bp. Pearson. [ 1913 Webster ] 7. (Rhet.) A trope, by which a speaker assumes that his hearer is a partner in his sentiments, and says we, instead of I or you. Beattie. Syn. -- Correspondence; conference; intercourse. [ 1913 Webster ] | 
