Tractation
Pronunciation : Trac*ta"tion
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. tractatio.]
Definition : Defn: Treatment or handling of a subject; discussion. [Obs.] A full tractation of the points controverted. Bp. Hall.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Merriam-Webster's Everyday Language Reference Set: Includes: The Merriam-Webster Dictionary, The Merriam-Webster Thesaurus, and The Merriam-Webster Vocabulary Builder